Tests 73 · 11 tests Owners 68 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (wear)
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Nexen N Blue 4 Season vs Nexen Winguard Sport — 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 11 + 3 road tests and 31 + 27 owner reviews. How we score
N Blue 4 Season is ahead, 71–66
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Tests 68 · 3 tests Owners 64 · 27 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (noise)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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68
Dry
N Blue 4 Season +464Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season Winguard Sport Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 1 tests 70 68 Reviews found online 65 58 N Blue 4 Season: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 65.1 = 68
Winguard Sport: 60% × 68.3 + 40% × 57.5 = 64
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74
Wet
N Blue 4 Season +668Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season Winguard Sport Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 3 tests 74 70 Reviews found online 74 65 N Blue 4 Season: 60% × 74.2 + 40% × 73.8 = 74
Winguard Sport: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 64.9 = 68
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67
Snow
Winguard Sport +471Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season Winguard Sport Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 2 tests 67 72 Reviews found online 68 70 N Blue 4 Season: 60% × 66.9 + 40% × 68.3 = 67
Winguard Sport: 60% × 71.5 + 40% × 69.6 = 71
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69
Comfort
N Blue 4 Season +663Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season Winguard Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 70 61 N Blue 4 Season: 40% × 68.9 (est.) + 60% × 69.8 = 69
Winguard Sport: 40% × 67 (est.) + 60% × 60.5 = 63
No road tests of comfort for N Blue 4 Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Winguard Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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77
Noise
N Blue 4 Season +671Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season Winguard Sport Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests 83 80 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) 58 N Blue 4 Season: 60% × 83.4 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 77
Winguard Sport: 60% × 80.1 + 40% × 58.4 = 71
No owner ratings of noise for N Blue 4 Season. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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71
Treadwear
N Blue 4 Season +764Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season Winguard Sport Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 1 tests 76 60 Reviews found online 63 69 N Blue 4 Season: 60% × 76.2 + 40% × 62.8 = 71
Winguard Sport: 60% × 60.2 + 40% × 68.8 = 64
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70
Handling (owners)
N Blue 4 Season +1357Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season Winguard Sport Reviews found online 70 57 -
27
Efficiency
Winguard Sport +2653Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season Winguard Sport Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests 27 53
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N Blue 4 Season | Nexen Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 66 |
| Dry | 68 | 64 |
| Wet | 74 | 68 |
| Snow | 67 | 71 |
| Comfort | 69 | 63 |
| Noise | 77 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 64 |
| Handling (owners) | 70 | 57 |
| Efficiency | 27 | 53 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
N Blue 4 Season
66
/ 100
Winguard Sport
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.
| Discipline | Category | N Blue 4 Season | Winguard Sport | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 91% #11/35 · 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview | 95% #15/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #15/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #7/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% #10/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 92% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 81% #18/35 · 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview | 76% #48/54 · 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #11/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #10/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #9/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 96% #19/30 · 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #8/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 95% #19/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% #9/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #4/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #6/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 73% #18/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 78% #14/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 71% #18/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
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| Price | Cost | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #2/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #6/15 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | #13/20 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 74% #4/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #14/35 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview | #48/54 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A N Blue 4 Season
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong grip and predictable handling in cold, wet, and snowy winter conditions
Cons
- Vague road feedback and noticeable understeer in warmer weather (above 20°C)
- Increased rolling resistance leading to slightly reduced fuel economy
- Softer sidewalls limit spirited or high-speed dry cornering performance
Tire B Winguard Sport
Pros
- Exceptional value and budget-friendly pricing compared to major brand alternatives
- Strong traction and control in snow, slush, and compacted winter conditions
- Remarkably quiet and smooth ride with low road noise
Cons
- Occasional understeer or reduced grip on semi-dry or wet roads
- Performance degrades in warmer transition temperatures (around 4-13°C)
- Some mixed feedback regarding ice performance compared to dedicated Scandinavian winter tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N Blue 4 Season | B · Nexen Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 56 | 37 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 19″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 25,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
| Sizes in common | 17 | 17 |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
66
/ 100
Nexen Winguard Sport
Winner: Nexen N Blue 4 Season — better handling, treadwear and wet. Pick the Nexen Winguard Sport if efficiency and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Nexen Winguard Sport scores 53 vs 27 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 70 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 71 vs 64 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 74 vs 68 on wet.
Tire A · Nexen N Blue 4 Season
Tire B · Nexen Winguard Sport
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N Blue 4 Season or Winguard Sport?
Which is better in the wet, N Blue 4 Season or Winguard Sport?
Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 74 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, N Blue 4 Season or Winguard Sport?
Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 68 vs 64 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, N Blue 4 Season or Winguard Sport?
Nexen Winguard Sport, 71 vs 67 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, N Blue 4 Season or Winguard Sport?
Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 77 vs 71 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, N Blue 4 Season or Winguard Sport?
Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 69 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, N Blue 4 Season or Winguard Sport?
Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 71 vs 64 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, N Blue 4 Season or Winguard Sport?
Nexen Winguard Sport, 53 vs 27 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