Comparison: Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2 vs. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs. Hankook Kinergy 4S2

We are comparing two all-season tyres in the mid-range segment, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2 and the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.

The Czech made Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2, a successor to the popular Nexen N Blue 4 Season, performs fairly in our review with a rating of 62%. Conversely, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, made in Italy, considerably outperforms it, scoring a high 91% in our rating.

Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2

The Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2 provides excellent mileage and a great value considering its budget price tag. It further impresses with its balanced dry handling and short dry braking distances. However, its major drawbacks lie in its mediocre aquaplaning reserves and understeering behaviour in wet and snowy conditions. In tests by AUTOBILD and autobild 2023, the tyre’s best features were highlighted as its mileage and price to value ratio, bagging the 12th spot among 16 tyres.

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

On the other hand, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, as tested by Autobild, emerged as the top tyre in a total pool of 37, showcasing its superior performance. It shines with its dry and wet braking, dry handling, and wet circle cornering abilities. Also noteworthy is its solid performance on dry and wet roads, agile and secure driving behaviour under all weather conditions, and good aquaplaning reserves. The only downside noted was its high price.

In a direct comparison in terms of AUTOBILD tests, Bridgestone outperforms Nexen considerably. While the Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2 holds the 16th position, Bridgestone clinches the top spot. A significant difference in performance can also be discerned from our overall review ratings.

In conclusion, both Nexen and Bridgestone have crafted all-round tyres, but the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 proves itself a superior performer. The Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2 is a more budget-friendly choice that offers good durability and dry performance, but those in need of a more robust, versatile option in varying weather conditions should opt for the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.