Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

    2026 test data · 24 independent tests

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    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?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin CrossClimate PlusNexen N Blue 4Season 2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used168
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.18.2
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score94.588.4

    Tire Lab Score

    94.5
    Excellent · All Season
    88.4
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin CrossClimate PlusNexen N Blue 4Season 2Winner
    💧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 →