Comparison: Nexen N Blue 4 Season vs. Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

The Nexen N Blue 4 Season and Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 are two cotending tyres belonging to the identical type - 'All Round'. The tyres are designed to function at their best in all conditions, albeit with differing points of emphasis.

Based on our ratings, the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 outperforms the Nexen N Blue 4 Season by 8%, garnering an overall score of 53%. Both tyres are manufactured in China, but the Nexen model is also produced in Turkey.

Diving deeper into tests, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season outstrips its competitor in several areas like comfort, exterior noise, and price to value ratio. The tyre is also noted for its exceptional snow cornering. The lower total score, however, underscores the tyre's problems on wet and dry roads and higher rolling resistance. It's good to stress that Nexen released an upgraded version of this model, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2, hoping to address some of the mentioned issues.

Conversely, the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 tyre impresses with wet circle cornering and dry braking, coupled with an excellent performance in both cross and longitudinal aquaplaning. Nevertheless, the tyre's slow response and understeer problems in various weather conditions, as well as its limited mileage and economy, detract from its overall rating. Maintaining its zeal for perfection, Maxxis has yet to launch a replacement for the Premitra AS AP3 model.

Reflecting on the Autobild test positions, the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 tyre mirrors better performance by securing the 4th place among 31 tyres. In comparison, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season tyre managed to grasp the 7th position.

Ultimately, while both tyres embody some great features and underperform in certain areas, the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 stands as a better performer overall, according to the tests. However, the Nexen's replacement model, the N Blue 4 Season 2, could offer a competitive alternative to the Maxxis tyre, opening up a balanced choice for the customers.