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

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

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

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

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2023225/45 R17View

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