Tests 73 · 11 tests Owners 69 · 29 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (abrasion)
Head-to-head
Updated
Nexen N Blue 4 Season vs Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
N Blue 4 Season is ahead, 71–61
Add your size for an exact match
/R
Both Amazon links then search this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
Tests 58 · 5 tests Owners 64 · 972 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 16 in 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test (snow braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
-
68
Dry
N Blue 4 Season +959Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 55 Reviews found online 66 66 Dry Braking (% of best) 91% 90% Dry Handling (% of best) 96% 99% -
74
Wet
N Blue 4 Season +272Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 71 Reviews found online 74 73 Wet Braking (% of best) 89% 85% Wet Handling (% of best) 96% 99% -
68
Snow
N Blue 4 Season +167Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) 67 67 Reviews found online 70 67 Snow Braking (% of best) 92% 95% Snow Handling (% of best) 95% 94% Snow Traction (% of best) 92% 87% -
71
Comfort
N Blue 4 Season +566Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season BluEarth-4S AW21 Reviews found online 72 62 -
78
Noise
N Blue 4 Season +2553Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) 86 45 -
71
Treadwear
N Blue 4 Season +2348Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 46 Reviews found online 65 52 -
71
Handling
N Blue 4 Season +863Why this score
Source N Blue 4 Season BluEarth-4S AW21 Reviews found online 71 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N Blue 4 Season | Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 61 |
| Dry | 68 | 59 |
| Wet | 74 | 72 |
| Snow | 68 | 67 |
| Comfort | 71 | 66 |
| Noise | 78 | 53 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 48 |
| Handling | 71 | 63 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Less important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Less important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
71
/ 100
N Blue 4 Season
61
/ 100
BluEarth-4S AW21
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | N Blue 4 Season | BluEarth-4S AW21 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 91% #8/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 90% #18/31 · 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test | +1.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 96% #16/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | −3.4 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 80% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 78% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | +2.1 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 95% #8/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 95% #15/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 57% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +43.5 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #2/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 98% #15/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 80% #8/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 56% #15/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +24.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/9 · 2018 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | 33% #5/7 · 2020 Wybór Kierowców All-Season Tire Test R16 | +66.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 92% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 95% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | −3.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 95% #15/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 94% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% #9/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 87% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | +5.2 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 88% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 87% #5/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% #9/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 85% #22/31 · 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test | +4.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #2/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | −3.6 | 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 and budget-friendly price point compared to premium brands
- High level of ride comfort and surprisingly low noise levels
- Strong cold-weather, winter, and snow performance for an all-season tire
Cons
- Soft rubber compound leads to vague steering feedback and understeer in warm weather (above 20°C)
- Increased rolling resistance resulting in slightly reduced fuel economy
- Faster tread wear and potential durability concerns for some users
Tire B BluEarth-4S AW21
Pros
- Excellent grip and stability on wet and flooded roads
- Strong traction and confidence-inspiring performance in snow and ice
- Good value for money compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Higher road noise levels ('howling' or noticeable hum) compared to some other brands
- Softer cornering feel and reduced precision during hot summer months
- Minor negative impact on fuel economy for some drivers
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N Blue 4 Season | B · Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 56 | 104 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 19″ | 14″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
61
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
Winner: Nexen N Blue 4 Season — better noise, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 78 vs 53 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 71 vs 48 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 68 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 71 vs 63 on handling.
Tire A · Nexen N Blue 4 Season
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.