Michelin CrossClimate Plus 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 Michelin CrossClimate Plus and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 appear in 24 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Michelin CrossClimate Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 performs. It takes the win in ice. 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 Michelin CrossClimate Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 16 | 8 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.1 | 8.2 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.5 | 88.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate Plus
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 453 | Avg rank 9.3 22 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.8 1047 | Avg rank 6.7 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 7.7 12 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 55 | Avg rank 6.8 112 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 1.7 21 | Avg rank 6.0 11 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Avg rank 6.3 2 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 9.3 for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 6.7 for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.7 for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.0 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.8 for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 6.0 for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.3 for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate Plus or Nexen N Blue 4Season 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks higher on average than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks better than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate Plus appears in 16 independent tests, Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 in 8.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
