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Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 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 France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Nexen (68%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 92% compared to 68% of the Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2. The first tyre test of Michelin CrossClimate 2 was done in 2021, 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 CrossClimate 2 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 CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain and N Blue 4 Season 2 is made in Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Number of tests
24
3
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
2.7
12.3
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
155
161

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
62%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Wet Braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
67%
Wet Handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
69%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
53%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
73%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
64%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
53%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
75%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
74%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Dry Braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
75%
Dry Handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
73%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
90%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
60%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Snow Braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
63%
Snow Traction
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
67%
Snow Handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
53%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
96%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
55%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
78%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Noise Exterior
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
78%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
80%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
84%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Rolling Resistance
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
67%
Mileage
Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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