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Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, GoodYear allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Nexen (68%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has a better rating of 81% compared to 68% of the Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2. The first tyre test of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 225/50 R17 test, where both the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and the N Blue 4 Season 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made in Slovenia/France and N Blue 4 Season 2 is made in Czech Republic.

Test Profile

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Number of tests
28
3
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
3.9
12.3
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
198
161

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
79%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
62%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Wet Braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
67%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
67%
Wet Handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
84%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
53%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
91%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
64%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
69%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
53%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
84%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
75%
Dry Performance
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
75%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
74%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Dry Braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
59%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
75%
Dry Handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
91%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
73%
Snow Performance
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
84%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
60%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Snow Braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
88%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
63%
Snow Traction
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
92%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
67%
Snow Handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
77%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
53%
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
79%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
55%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
69%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
78%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Noise Exterior
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
69%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
78%
Economy
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
76%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
84%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
67%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
67%
Mileage
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
84%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
100%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2023225/45 R17View

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