Tests 65 · 13 tests Owners 74 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test (wet handling)
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Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 13 + 10 road tests and 11 + 12 owner reviews. How we score
N Blue 4Season 2 is ahead, 75–69
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Tests 75 · 10 tests Owners 75 · 12 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (noise)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 5 tests that measured dry braking for both, MultiSeason Gen 02 won 0 and N Blue 4Season 2 won 5 (average 90% vs 95% of the best).
- In 5 tests that measured wet braking for both, MultiSeason Gen 02 won 4 and N Blue 4Season 2 won 1 (average 89% vs 87% of the best).
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70
Dry
N Blue 4Season 2 +979Why this score
Source MultiSeason Gen 02 N Blue 4Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 10 tests 68 84 Reviews found online 73 73 Dry Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 0–5 90% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 98% 99% MultiSeason Gen 02: 60% × 67.8 + 40% × 73.2 = 70
N Blue 4Season 2: 60% × 83.8 + 40% × 72.8 = 79
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78
Wet
MultiSeason Gen 02 +474Why this score
Source MultiSeason Gen 02 N Blue 4Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 10 tests 80 72 Reviews found online 76 78 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 74% 85% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 90% 89% Wet Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 4–1 89% 87% Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 95% Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 98% 92% MultiSeason Gen 02: 60% × 79.7 + 40% × 76.4 = 78
N Blue 4Season 2: 60% × 71.9 + 40% × 77.9 = 74
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71
Snow
Level71Why this score
Source MultiSeason Gen 02 N Blue 4Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 7 tests 72 72 Reviews found online 69 70 Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 97% 94% Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 94% 93% Snow Slalom (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 92% 93% Snow Traction (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 97% 91% MultiSeason Gen 02: 60% × 72 + 40% × 69.3 = 71
N Blue 4Season 2: 60% × 72 + 40% × 69.8 = 71
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64
Comfort
N Blue 4Season 2 +266Why this score
Source MultiSeason Gen 02 N Blue 4Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests 55 51 Reviews found online 70 76 Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 58% 50% MultiSeason Gen 02: 40% × 55.2 + 60% × 70.4 = 64
N Blue 4Season 2: 40% × 51.2 + 60% × 75.8 = 66
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65
Noise
N Blue 4Season 2 +1378Why this score
Source MultiSeason Gen 02 N Blue 4Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 7 tests 64 85 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 97% 96% MultiSeason Gen 02: 60% × 64.1 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 65
N Blue 4Season 2: 60% × 85.1 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 78
No owner ratings of noise for MultiSeason Gen 02 or N Blue 4Season 2. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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58
Treadwear
N Blue 4Season 2 +1876Why this score
Source MultiSeason Gen 02 N Blue 4Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 3 tests 47 74 Reviews found online 74 78 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 40% 100% MultiSeason Gen 02: 60% × 47.4 + 40% × 74.3 = 58
N Blue 4Season 2: 60% × 74.2 + 40% × 78.3 = 76
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76
Handling (owners)
MultiSeason Gen 02 +175Why this score
Source MultiSeason Gen 02 N Blue 4Season 2 Reviews found online 76 75 -
75
Efficiency
MultiSeason Gen 02 +570Why this score
Source MultiSeason Gen 02 N Blue 4Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 7 tests 75 70 Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 94% Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 92% 88%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 |
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| Relative Score | 69 | 75 |
| Dry | 70 | 79 |
| Wet | 78 | 74 |
| Snow | 71 | 71 |
| Comfort | 64 | 66 |
| Noise | 65 | 78 |
| Treadwear | 58 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 75 |
| Efficiency | 75 | 70 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
MultiSeason Gen 02
75
/ 100
N Blue 4Season 2
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 5 tests that ran both, Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 finished ahead 2 times and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 3 times.
| Discipline | Category | MultiSeason Gen 02 | N Blue 4Season 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% | 95% | −4.9 | 0–5 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 99% | −0.7 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 74% | 85% | −11.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 90% | 89% | +1.1 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% | 87% | +2.8 | 4–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 95% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | 95% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% | 95% | +4.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 92% | +5.9 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 92% #7/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | 99% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% | 94% | +3.1 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Snow Circle | Snow | 93% #4/8 · 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test | 97% #2/10 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 94% | 93% | +1.0 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 92% | 93% | −1.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% | 91% | +5.4 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 58% | 50% | +8.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 97% | 96% | +1.4 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 59% #14/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | 67% #14/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 40% | 100% | −59.9 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 98% | 94% | +3.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% | 88% | +4.3 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #12/16 | #1/16 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 36% | 100% | −63.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #16/30 | #20/30 | – | 2–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test · 225/40 R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A MultiSeason Gen 02
Pros
- Excellent traction and stability in wet, snowy, and icy conditions
- Strong tread longevity and durability over high mileage
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Noticeable road noise, particularly at higher speeds
- Poor braking performance and safety concerns in high-temperature summer conditions
- Potential for premature dry rotting or tread degradation in specific climates
Tire B N Blue 4Season 2
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong value for money compared to premium alternatives
- Reliable capability and grip in winter conditions, including snow and ice
Cons
- Can feel somewhat squishy or lack precision during spirited driving
- Not ideally suited for extreme handling or pushing the car to its absolute limits
- Some limitations in tricky ice conditions compared to dedicated winter tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 | B · Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 118 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
75
/ 100
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
Winner: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 — better treadwear, noise and dry. Pick the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 if efficiency and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 scores 76 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 scores 78 vs 65 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 scores 79 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 scores 75 vs 70 on efficiency.
Tire A · Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
Tire B · Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
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MultiSeason Gen 02 or N Blue 4Season 2?
Which is better in the wet, MultiSeason Gen 02 or N Blue 4Season 2?
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02, 78 vs 74 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, MultiSeason Gen 02 or N Blue 4Season 2?
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, 79 vs 70 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, MultiSeason Gen 02 or N Blue 4Season 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 71 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, MultiSeason Gen 02 or N Blue 4Season 2?
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, 78 vs 65 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, MultiSeason Gen 02 or N Blue 4Season 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 66 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, MultiSeason Gen 02 or N Blue 4Season 2?
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, 76 vs 58 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, MultiSeason Gen 02 or N Blue 4Season 2?
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02, 75 vs 70 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology