Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is an Premium-Touring All-Season tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 is an Touring All-Season tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

CrossClimate-2 VS N-Blue-4Season-2

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been six tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these six tests:

  • Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead of the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 in six of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 3.26% less distance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
37.63M
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
38.9M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.7M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 39.2M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.7M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 39.2M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:36M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 37.9M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:38.4M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 37.9M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.9M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 39.4M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:38.1M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 39.8M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was 0.36% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
84.3s
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
84s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:84.3s Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 84s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.43% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
97.6Km/H
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
96.2Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:89.2Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 88.5Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:90.1Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 90.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:113.5Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 110Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 4.96% less distance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
49.2M
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
51.77M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:47M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 48.8M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:47M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 48.8M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:43.6M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 49M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:46M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 45.7M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:56.4M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 61.4M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:55.2M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 56.9M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.88% faster around a wet lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
101.6s
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
102.5s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:101.6s Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 102.5s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.72% faster around a wet lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
75.6Km/H
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
74.3Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:72.7Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 70.5Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:73.3Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 72Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:80.8Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 80.4Km/H

Wet Circle

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.94% faster around a wet circle than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
14.74s
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
14.88s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:11.99s Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 12.07s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:16.2s Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 16.4s
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:14.6s Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 14.6s
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:16.18s Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 16.43s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 9.57% higher speed than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
77.88Km/H
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
70.43Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:79Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 72.8Km/H
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:81.1Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 74.2Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:78.4Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 67.8Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:73Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 66.9Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 slipped out at a 11.59% higher speed than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
2.76m/sec2
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
2.44m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:3.29m/sec2 Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 3.04m/sec2
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.35m/sec2 Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 2.13m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.65m/sec2 Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 2.16m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 3.67% less distance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
23.63M
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
24.53M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:23M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 24.7M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:25.2M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 25.6M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:23.9M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 24.8M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:22.4M Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 23M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 8.06% better snow traction than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
3123.25N
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
2871.5N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2765N Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 2539N
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2727N Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 2493N
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2767N Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 2534N
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:4234N Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 3920N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 8.85% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
51.5s
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
56.5s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:51.5s Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 56.5s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 4.38% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
57.07Km/H
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
54.57Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:58.1Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 55.4Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:57.5Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 55.4Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:55.6Km/H Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 52.9Km/H

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 provided 3% more lateral grip than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
4ms/2
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
3.88ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:4ms/2 Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 3.88ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 8.51% faster through a slalom than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
4.23m/sec2
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
3.87m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.27m/sec2 Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 3.82m/sec2
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:3.99m/sec2 Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 3.69m/sec2
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.42m/sec2 Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 4.11m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Michelin CrossClimate 2
11 Points
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
6 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Noise

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 1.74% quieter than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
70.65dB
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
71.9dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:72.6dB Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 72.7dB
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:65dB Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 69dB
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:71.9dB Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 73.5dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:73.1dB Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 72.4dB

Tire Weight

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 weighed 3.85% less than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
35Kg
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
36.4Kg
Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:35Kg Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 36.4Kg

Wear

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during one wear tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 is predicted to cover 23.97% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
57046KM
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
75034KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:57046KM Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 75034KM

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 proved to have a 47.49% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
8.76Price/1000
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
4.6Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:8.76Price/1000 Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 4.6Price/1000

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 10.34% lower rolling resistance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
7.28kg / t
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
8.12kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:7.69kg / t Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 8.01kg / t
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:6.73kg / t Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 7.8kg / t
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:7.98kg / t Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 9.23kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:6.72kg / t Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 7.44kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 3.52% less fuel than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.48l/100km
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
5.68l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:5.48l/100km Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 5.68l/100km

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

In total the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 124 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.

The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 has been reviewed 3 times and drivers have given the tire 96% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.

Best Review for the Michelin CrossClimate 2
Given 81% 235/50 R18 on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Car = 2014 Infiniti Q60 AWD (aka G37 Coupe / CV36 Skyline - RWD bias ATTESA AWD) Overall, pleased with the tire as I wanted a comfortable tire with long tread life and a true "All-Season" tire for the winter months as I have not yet purchased a set of dedicated summer wheels/tires yet. Coming from previous Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ which lasted around 52k of 45k mile rating with sometimes spirited driving, so have no reason to doubt Michelin's tread ware claims, at least on my vehicle. Handling in the dry, the AS3+ was better when taking curves/turns and activated the VDC/TCS less often,... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 389 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2021
View all Michelin CrossClimate 2 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
Given 99% 205/60 R16 on for 15,000 miles
Perfect tire for all conditions....
Helpful 66 - tire reviewed on December 15, 2023
View all Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], snow circle, snow slalom, noise, tire weight, rolling resistance and fuel consumption, while the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 performed better in dry handling [s], wear and value.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Michelin CrossClimate 2 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.