Comparison: Nexen N Blue 4 Season vs. BFGoodrich G-Grip All Season 2

Nexen N Blue 4 Season and BFGoodrich G-Grip All Season 2 are popular all-season tyres aimed at drivers who want year-round convenience without seasonal swaps. Both come from reputable brands — Nexen Tire and BFGoodrich — but they deliver their strengths in different areas.

Across comparative testing, particularly the large Auto Bild all-season evaluation with 27 competitors, the Nexen finished 8th while the BFGoodrich placed 14th. This indicates the Nexen’s more rounded overall performance. Testers repeatedly highlighted low exterior noise and good comfort for both, with the Nexen also standing out for value for money and the BFGoodrich excelling in snow performance.

Nexen N Blue 4 Season — key strengths and weaknesses

• Strengths: Well-balanced performance; short dry braking; very good aquaplaning resistance; quiet and comfortable ride; solid price/value; high mileage potential. These traits helped it secure that top-10 finish in the Auto Bild field of 27 tyres.


• Weaknesses: Only moderate lateral grip on wet roads; slightly elevated rolling resistance compared with the best in class.

BFGoodrich G‑Grip All Season 2 — key strengths and weaknesses

• Strengths: A snow specialist with excellent lateral control and high traction on ice and snow; short dry braking; good ride comfort; and a fuel‑saving rolling resistance. Repeated mentions for snow braking/handling/cornering underline its winter prowess.


• Weaknesses: Understeering tendency on wet surfaces, which kept it mid‑pack overall in the big comparative test.

Head‑to‑head verdict
If you prioritize overall balance, quiet running, and strong aquaplaning safety, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season is the better all-rounder in the tests we reviewed. Its 8th place against 27 rivals, plus positive remarks for noise and value, make it the more broadly compelling option for mixed conditions and urban commuting.
However, if your winters are snow‑heavy and you want confident traction and lateral control on wintry roads, the BFGoodrich G‑Grip All Season 2 takes the lead on snow and ice. You’ll trade some wet‑handling sharpness versus the best, but you gain reassuring performance when temperatures drop.

Replacement note: The Nexen N Blue 4 Season has been replaced by the newer Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2. If you’re buying now, it’s worth considering the updated model for potential improvements in wet grip and efficiency while keeping the quiet, value‑focused character that defined its predecessor.

Bottom line: For drivers seeking the best overall test results and a quiet, economical daily tyre, choose the Nexen. For drivers facing frequent snow and icy conditions who value winter traction above all, the BFGoodrich stands out. Both are comfortable and quiet, but their priorities differ: Nexen = balance and value; BFGoodrich = winter confidence and efficiency.