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

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

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

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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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