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Comparison: Nexen N Blue 4 Season vs. Michelin CrossClimate+ vs. Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

The two tyres in our comparison are the Nexen N Blue 4 Season and the Michelin CrossClimate+.


The Nexen N Blue 4 Season tyre, manufactured in CN and TR, has a respectable rating at 62%. However, the manufacturer Nexen has replaced this version with the newer Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2. On the other hand, the Michelin CrossClimate+ tyre, from the renowned manufacturer Michelin, outranks the Nexen tyre with a rating of 71% and has not been replaced by a newer model.


The Nexen tyre's strengths, according to Autobild's tests, are its exterior noise, value for money, comfort, and snow cornering capabilities. However, it lagged in the test, coming 8th out of 27. The Michelin CrossClimate+ on the other hand, clinched 2nd position. Its best features were dry braking, exterior noise, rolling resistance, handle during dry conditions, mileage, snow handling, and value for the price. Even with the different tests, like ACE and AutoMotorSport, the Michelin tyre consistently held a higher position than the Nexen tyre.


Analysing the Autobild 2020's tests, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season showed a balanced performance level with short dry braking distances, good aquaplaning properties, quiet rolling noise and good economy. The Michelin CrossClimate+, on the other hand, was a premium all-season tyre with balanced performance in any weather, dynamic handling qualities, precise steering behaviour, high mileage, and low rolling resistance. However, its high price point was considered a drawback.


Given all the data, both tyres show unique strengths. The Nexen N Blue 4 Season is a more affordable, comfortable and quiet tyre. However, the Michelin CrossClimate+, while being a bit pricier, provides better handling and a higher mileage. Thus, if price is not the top priority, Michelin CrossClimate+ would be the better option according to the comprehensive tests done by Autobild, Autobild 2020, ACE, Autoklub ČR, and AutoMotorSport.

Test Profile

Nexen
N Blue 4 Season
Michelin
CrossClimate+
Maxxis
Premitra AS AP3
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Number of tests
15
13
13
49
Best position
#1
#1
#4
#1
Average position
8.5
4.1
8.8
3.2
Latest test
2022
2021
2025
2024
Available sizes
73
85
530
213

Dry

Dry
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
74%
Michelin CrossClimate+
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Dry braking
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
74%
Michelin CrossClimate+
89%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Dry handling
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
71%
Michelin CrossClimate+
89%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
68%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Dry driving behavior
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
72%
Michelin CrossClimate+
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Dry steering response
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
65%
Michelin CrossClimate+
75%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Dry lane changing
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
70%
Michelin CrossClimate+
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%

Wet

Wet
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
71%
Michelin CrossClimate+
81%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Wet braking
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
72%
Michelin CrossClimate+
84%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
63%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
65%
Michelin CrossClimate+
50%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
85%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
74%
Michelin CrossClimate+
73%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Wet handling
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
66%
Michelin CrossClimate+
82%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
66%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
93%
Wet circle cornering
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
65%
Michelin CrossClimate+
75%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
68%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%

Snow

Snow
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
79%
Michelin CrossClimate+
78%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Snow handling
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
77%
Michelin CrossClimate+
81%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
64%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
72%
Snow traction
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
67%
Michelin CrossClimate+
82%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
66%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Snow braking
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
76%
Michelin CrossClimate+
77%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
69%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Snow cornering
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
79%
Michelin CrossClimate+
75%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
Lateral guidance on snow
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
80%
Michelin CrossClimate+
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%
Snow acceleration
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
72%
Michelin CrossClimate+
97%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
94%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
74%
Michelin CrossClimate+
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Exterior noise
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
86%
Michelin CrossClimate+
78%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
72%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Comfort
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
77%
Michelin CrossClimate+
87%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Interior noise
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
66%
Michelin CrossClimate+
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
69%
Michelin CrossClimate+
86%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
56%
Michelin CrossClimate+
79%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
60%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Mileage
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
77%
Michelin CrossClimate+
98%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
50%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
64%
Price/value
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
95%
Michelin CrossClimate+
84%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
60%

Ice

Ice
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Ice lateral guidance
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Ice braking
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
86%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%

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