Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 appear in 43 tests, 7 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 8 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 35 | 8 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 8.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | 88.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Avg rank 9.3 22 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Avg rank 6.7 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | Avg rank 7.7 12 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 998 | Avg rank 6.8 112 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.5 212 | Avg rank 6.0 11 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 33 | Avg rank 6.3 2 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.3 for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.7 for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.0 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.8 for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.5 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or Nexen N Blue 4Season 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks higher on average than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks better than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appears in 35 independent tests, Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 in 8, with 7 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →