Comparison: Nexen N Blue 4 Season vs. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

Today's tyre comparison focuses on the Nexen N Blue 4 Season, a model that has now been replaced by the Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2, and the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

Beginning with the Nexen N Blue 4 Season, with our rating of 33%, it has demonstrated convincing winter qualities and exemplary mileage, especially noteworthy for its economical pricing. However, it demonstrates understeer on wet and dry tracks, extended wet braking distances, and increased rolling resistance. In the Autoklub ČR and Autobild tests, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season ranked 9th and 12th respectively, outperforming in areas such as mileage and price-value ratio. However, its performance levels generally lagged behind the later model, Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2.

Moving onto the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO, earning a higher rating at 61%, it outperformed the Nexen tyre in the same tests. Boasting short wet braking distances and low rolling resistance, it has comfort and dry handling among its key strengths. However, it only delivers satisfactory qualities for driving on snow and ice, delayed steering response, understeer on snow, and average mileage. Despite the challenges, it secured the 2nd position in the Autoklub ČR test and the 8th place in the Autobild test.

Comparing the two, Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO emerges as the more reliable all-round tyre. It balances performance on wet and dry surfaces, comfort and handling. Yet, it falls back in winter conditions compared to Nexen N Blue 4 Season. Therefore, for drivers prioritising winter performance and price-value, Nexen can be a preferable choice. Meanwhile, those who seek overall performance and handling and not concerned with winter driving, would find the Bridgestone model more fitting.

For more details about these tyres, visit Nexen's manufacturer site and Bridgestone's manufacturer site.

Verdict: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO wins for its overall performance and handling, while Nexen N Blue 4 Season is a sensible choice for solid winter performance and great price-value.