Segment
1. Nokian WeatherProof Upper-middle2. Nexen N Blue 4 Season Lowcost
Comparison: Nexen N Blue 4 Season vs. Nokian WeatherProof
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In this comparison, we will analyze two all-season tyres - the Nexen N Blue 4 Season and the Nokian WeatherProof. These tyres have been designed to provide a balanced performance in various weather conditions. The Nexen N Blue 4 Season has been replaced by the Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2, while the Nokian WeatherProof is still in production.
Overall, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season received a rating of 80% on our website, while the Nokian WeatherProof got a slightly better rating of 81%. Both tyres are manufactured in different countries, with the Nexen N Blue 4 Season made in CN and TR and the Nokian WeatherProof made in FI.
From the test data we have gathered from various sources, it is clear that both tyres have their own strengths and weaknesses. In the Autobild test with 27 total tested tyres, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season ranked 8th and its best features were exterior noise, price/value, comfort, and snow cornering. In the same test, the Nokian WeatherProof ranked 9th and its best features were aquaplaning - cross, rolling resistance, snow braking, snow handling, and snow traction.
In the ACE test, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season finished 8th out of 8 tested tyres, while the Nokian WeatherProof ranked 4th, performing better in aquaplaning - cross, aquaplaning - longitudinal, and dry handling. In the Autoklub čR test, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season ranked 6th out of 9 tested tyres, whereas the Nokian WeatherProof ranked much better at 2nd place.
Additionally, in the AutoMotorSport test, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season still outperformed the Nokian WeatherProof, finishing 4th out of 7 tested tyres, while the Nokian WeatherProof ranked 6th. Finally, in the ADAC test with 9 total tested tyres, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season came out on top with the 1st place and excelled in ice braking, ice lateral guidance, and exterior noise. The Nokian WeatherProof ranked 4th and performed well in aquaplaning - cross, aquaplaning - longitudinal, snow braking, and snow traction.
To summarize, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season provides good exterior noise levels, price/value, and overall balanced performance, with its major drawback being its wet handling capabilities. On the other hand, the Nokian WeatherProof performs better in aquaplaning resistance, snow performance, and rolling resistance. Overall, the Nokian WeatherProof is a slightly better choice against the Nexen N Blue 4 Season, however, it is important to consider individual preferences for what features are most important to you. For more information about these tyres, please visit Nexen and Nokian manufacturer websites.
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Best rating in test
1. Nokian WeatherProof Good +2. Nexen N Blue 4 Season Satisfactory
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1. Nexen N Blue 4 Season Still recommended2. Nokian WeatherProof Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Nokian WeatherProof 69 dB
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,7 | 45 | |||||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season | 41,9 | 50,3 | |||||
| Nokian WeatherProof | 45,2 | 51,6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 200 | 66 | 66 | 49 | 18 | 8 | |
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season Rating: Conditionally recommended | 171 | 45 | 54 | 43 | 14 | 6 | |
| Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Recommended | 190 | 59 | 59 | 43 | 16 | 6 | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,5 | 46,3 | |||||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season | 42,3 | 50,4 | |||||
| Nokian WeatherProof | 44,5 | 51,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2- | 2 | 2 | |||
| Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Good | 2- | 2- | 1- | 2- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,4 | 45,2 | |||||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season | 43,6 | 49,9 | |||||
| Nokian WeatherProof | 44,2 | 50,7 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100,6 | 100 | 102,2 | |
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season | 95,3 | 93,4 | 94,9 | 97,7 | 76,7 | 100,9 | |
| Nokian WeatherProof | 97,9 | 98,4 | 96,1 | 99,3 | 98,3 | 101,2 | |
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| Best values in test | 9,0 | ||||||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season Rating: Still recommended | 7,9 | ||||||
| Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Still recommended | 7,6 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 2,4 | 2,2 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 0,5 | 1,7 |
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 2,7 | 2,7 | 2,2 | 3,2 | 2,5 | 2,1 |
| Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 3,4 | 2,2 | 2,4 | 3,3 | 1,5 | 2,2 |
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