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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 18 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
93%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
97%
Dry braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
88%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
98%
Dry handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
96%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
82%
Wet braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
92%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
91%
Wet handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
85%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
87%
Snow braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
89%
Snow cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
87%
Snow handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
85%
Snow traction
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
87%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
91%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
98%
Exterior noise
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
91%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
98%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
98%
Mileage
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
100%
Price/value
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
94%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
100%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
95%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
All season
2024225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2023225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2023225/45 R17View

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