Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Powertrac City Tour: 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 HD Plus and Powertrac City Tour appear in 6 tests, 1 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 HD Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Powertrac City Tour performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 HD Plus and Powertrac City Tour are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Powertrac City Tour's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Powertrac City Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #7 |
| Avg rank | 9.8 | 39.3 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.9 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen N Blue HD Plus
Powertrac City Tour
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Powertrac City Tour | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 48.0 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.4 2 | Avg rank 43.0 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.2 | No data | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 15.0 | No data | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.7 1 | No data | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Powertrac City Tour
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 48.0 for the Powertrac City Tour.
☀️ Dry: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Powertrac City Tour
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 43.0 for the Powertrac City Tour.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Powertrac City Tour
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to no data for the Powertrac City Tour.
📏 Mileage: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Powertrac City Tour
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 15.0, compared to no data for the Powertrac City Tour.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Powertrac City Tour
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to no data for the Powertrac City Tour.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen N Blue HD Plus or Powertrac City Tour?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus ranks higher on average than the Powertrac City Tour.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Powertrac City Tour across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus ranks better than the Powertrac City Tour.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus shows better mileage performance than the Powertrac City Tour.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen N Blue HD Plus appears in 5 independent tests, Powertrac City Tour in 1, with 1 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 →
