Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Nexen N Blue 4 Season: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 and Nexen N Blue 4 Season appear in 23 tests, 8 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 Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 11 tests.
How the Nexen N Blue 4 Season performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 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 Nexen N Blue 4 Season is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Nexen N Blue 4 Season if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 | Nexen N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 11 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.9 | 89.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 | Nexen N Blue 4 Season | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.9 11 | Avg rank 8.7 14 | Nexen N Blue 4 Season |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 342 | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Avg rank 7.7 11 | Nexen N Blue 4 Season |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.2 213 | Avg rank 6.6 321 | Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Avg rank 6.9 1 | Nexen N Blue 4 Season |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.1 211 | Avg rank 2.3 43 | Nexen N Blue 4 Season |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 8 independent tests:
- 20222022 All Season Tyre Market Overview
- 20222022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
- 20212021 All Season Tyre Market Overview
- 20212021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
- 20202020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test
- 20202020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
- 20192019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview
- 20192019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Nexen N Blue 4 Season
The Nexen N Blue 4 Season wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 9.9 for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Nexen N Blue 4 Season
The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.8 for the Nexen N Blue 4 Season.
❄️ Snow: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Nexen N Blue 4 Season
The Nexen N Blue 4 Season wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Nexen N Blue 4 Season
The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 6.6 for the Nexen N Blue 4 Season.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Nexen N Blue 4 Season
The Nexen N Blue 4 Season wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 10.0 for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Nexen N Blue 4 Season
The Nexen N Blue 4 Season wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 4.1 for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 or Nexen N Blue 4 Season?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen N Blue 4 Season across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 ranks better than the Nexen N Blue 4 Season.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 appears in 11 independent tests, Nexen N Blue 4 Season in 12, with 8 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 →
