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Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2 (2026)

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 19 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
98%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
97%
Dry braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
98%
Dry handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
97%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
95%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
94%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin CrossClimate 2
94%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin CrossClimate 2
96%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
83%
Wet braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
93%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
93%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
90%
Wet handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
84%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
87%
Snow braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
88%
Snow cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
86%
Snow handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
86%
Snow traction
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
98%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
98%
Exterior noise
Michelin CrossClimate 2
98%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
98%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
98%
Mileage
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
100%
Price/value
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
100%
Rolling resistance
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
95%

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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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