Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 and Vredestein Quatrac appear in 24 tests, 5 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 Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 16 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 Vredestein Quatrac 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 ice
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Vredestein Quatrac if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 | Vredestein Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 8 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.4 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
Vredestein Quatrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 | Vredestein Quatrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.3 22 | Avg rank 5.1 892 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.7 | Avg rank 5.7 126 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.7 12 | Avg rank 6.8 22 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 11.0 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 112 | Avg rank 6.9 24 | Tie |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 11 | Avg rank 7.2 2 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.3 2 | Avg rank 6.3 11 | Tie |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 9.3 for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
☀️ Dry: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.7 for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
❄️ Snow: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 7.7 for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
🧊 Ice: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 11.0 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac
Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 6.8 and 6.9.
📏 Mileage: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.2 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac
Both tires perform similarly in efficiency, with average ranks of 6.3 and 6.3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 or Vredestein Quatrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Quatrac ranks higher on average than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Quatrac averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Quatrac.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 appears in 8 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac in 16, with 5 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 →