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Comparison: Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2 vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2 (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 France (Michelin). 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 Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 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 CrossClimate 2 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 CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain.

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
62%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Wet Braking
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
67%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Wet Handling
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
53%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
69%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
64%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
73%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
53%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
75%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
74%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Dry Braking
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
75%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Dry Handling
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
73%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
60%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
90%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Snow Braking
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
63%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Snow Traction
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
67%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow Handling
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
53%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
55%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
96%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
78%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Noise Exterior
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
78%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Economy
Confidence
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
84%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season 2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
80%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Rolling Resistance
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
67%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Mileage
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
100%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2023225/45 R17View

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