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2. Nexen N Blue 4 Season Lowcost
Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Nexen N Blue 4 Season
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| Dimensions | R14 - R21 | R13 - R18 | |
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In this comparison, we will look at two all-season tyres: the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and the Nexen N Blue 4 Season. The GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is the successor to the popular Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons, while the Nexen N Blue 4 Season has been replaced by the Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2.
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made in Slovenia and France, and it has an overall rating of 91% on our website. On the other hand, Nexen N Blue 4 Season is made in China and Turkey and has a slightly lower rating of 80%.
In the Autoklub ČR test, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 ranked 3rd out of 10 tyres, with its best feature being rolling resistance. Meanwhile, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season came in 9th place. In the Autobild test, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 secured 4th position out of 32 tyres, with impressive features including aquaplaning (cross and longitudinal), dry handling, snow braking, wet handling, mileage, exterior noise, and rolling resistance. The Nexen N Blue 4 Season attained 9th position, with its best features being mileage, price/value, and exterior noise.
In the latest Autobild tests from 2022, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was praised for its convincing performance in all weather conditions, dynamic wet and dry handling, precise steering, and high mileage. However, it was also noted for having increased rolling resistance. On the other hand, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season impressed with its winter qualities, exemplary mileage, and affordable price but was criticized for understeering on wet and dry surfaces, extended wet braking distances, and increased rolling resistance.
In the Autobild 2020 tests, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 shone with its balanced performance in all weather conditions, dynamic snow, wet and dry handling, very good winter properties, and high mileage. In contrast, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season displayed a lower but balanced performance level, with good aquaplaning properties, low rolling noise, and high mileage, but it suffered from mediocre wet road grip and increased rolling resistance.
Conclusion: Overall, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 consistently performed better in the tests, offering outstanding performance in a variety of conditions and a higher overall rating. In contrast, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season offers a more budget-friendly option with some impressive features, but it comes with some compromises in handling and wet-road grip. If you're looking for the best overall performance, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is the clear winner, but for those on a tighter budget, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season is worth considering. To learn more about these tyres and their manufacturers, visit the GoodYear and Nexen websites.
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1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Test winner2. Nexen N Blue 4 Season Satisfactory
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1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Satisfactory2. Nexen N Blue 4 Season Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 102.7 | 104,8 | 104,5 | 102,7 | |||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 100 | 100,4 | 100,4 | 100,3 | |||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season | 97,97 | 101,6 | 98,7 | 93,6 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,9 | 44,4 | |||||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 43,9 | 46,8 | |||||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season | 43,7 | 54,5 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Satisfactory | 1- | 2 | 1- | 2+ | |||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 3+ | 2+ | 1 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1 | 1 | ||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Test winner | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 1- | ||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2- | 3+ | 3+ | 2+ | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37,6 | 50 | |||||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 41,9 | 50,7 | |||||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season | 42 | 54 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Test winner | 1- | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2- | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,7 | 45 | |||||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 41,6 | 47 | |||||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season | 41,9 | 50,3 | |||||
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