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Debica Navigator 3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

10th

Average Position

3rd

Best Result

26th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Debica Navigator 3 - Official Image

Debica Navigator 3 shows a clear all-season bias toward winter capability and value, with standout snow performance and strong rolling resistance results, but persistent wet and braking shortcomings limit overall rankings. Across four tests it averages mid-to-lower table (10.3), performing best in snow and worst in wet braking/handling and overall braking distances. Dry handling can be competitive, but dry braking lags notably.
Overall, it's a budget-friendly option suited to regions with frequent snow where its top-tier snow grip offsets weaknesses. In mixed wet climates or for safety-focused braking performance, its deficits-especially in wet-are significant.

Performance Strengths
  • Snow Performance Strong
    • 1st place snow braking and 1st snow handling in 2024 Motor SUV test (18.2 m; 78.4 s)
    • 2nd place snow traction time and force in 2024 Motor SUV test (+3.9% / +0.6% from best)
    • Mid-pack but acceptable snow results in 2025 Motor (4th snow handling, 4th snow traction, 6th snow braking)
  • Dry Handling Moderate
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2025 Motor (+0.8% from best)
    • 1st place dry handling in 2025 Mid Range test
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2025 Motor
    • 3rd/9 rolling resistance (+6.9% from best) in 2024 Motor SUV
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight/Curved) Minor
    • 4th/7 straight aquaplaning in 2025 Motor (+10.4% from best)
    • 4th straight and 5th curved aquaplaning in 2024 Motor SUV (+2.8% and +4.7% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Braking and Wet Handling Strong
    • 6th/7 wet braking in 2025 Motor (+19.7%); 5th/7 wet handling (+2%)
    • 5th/6 wet braking in 2025 Mid Range (+21.3%); 3rd/6 wet handling (+2.6%)
    • 9th/9 wet braking (+21%) and 9th/9 wet handling (+5.5%) in 2024 Motor SUV
    • 24th/30 wet braking (+28.5%) in 2025 Autobild braking shootout
  • Overall Braking Performance (Dry and Wet) Strong
    • Dry braking consistently long: 5th/7 (+11.6%) in 2025 Motor; 4th/6 (+11.6%) in 2025 Mid Range; 8th/9 (+13.6%) in 2024 Motor SUV; 26th/30 (+16.1%) dry in Autobild
    • Wet braking repeatedly bottom-tier as above
  • Noise/Comfort Moderate
    • Noise 6th/7 (+2.9%) in 2025 Motor
    • Noise 6th/9 (+1.4%) and comfort 7th/9 (+14.3% points) in 2024 Motor SUV
  • Overall Competitive Standing Moderate
    • Average overall position 10.3 across 4 tests
    • 26th/30 overall in 2025 Autobild braking shootout; 7th/9 in 2024 Motor SUV; 5th/7 in 2025 Motor
Performance Over Time

Test History

5
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2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Nokian Seasonproof 2

The Dębica Navigator 3 confirms its reputation as a capable budget tyre with its fifth-place finish and respectable point total. This Polish-manufactured tyre competes effectively against more exp...
Strong:
Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Noise, Snow Braking, Wet Braking
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3
of 6
2025 Mid Range All Season Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Nokian Seasonproof 2

The Dębica Navigator 3 achieves a podium finish, which represents a significant success for this Polish budget-segment tyre. The tyre is properly balanced with similar performance levels across al...
Strong:
Dry Handling
Weak:
Snow Braking, Wet Braking
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26
of 30
2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

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of 9
2024 Motor SUV All Season Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Dębica Navigator 3 provides very good parameters on snow, and in other conditions it performs averagely. Especially on wet asphalt, it requires conservative driving. The Polish tyre offers low rol...
Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
Weak:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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