Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Nexen N Blue 4 Season (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%). The first tyre test of Michelin CrossClimate 2 was done in 2021, compared to 2018 when was the Nexen N Blue 4 Season first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2022 205/55 R16 test, where both the CrossClimate 2 and the N Blue 4 Season were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin CrossClimate 2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 73% of Nexen N Blue 4 Season has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain and N Blue 4 Season is made in China/Turkey.