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Debica Navigator 3 Test Results

Tested 2024 to 2025 3 publications

Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Debica Navigator 3 averages a finish of 10th.

  • 4Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 1Podium finishes
  • 10thAverage finish
  • 33%Field beaten on average
  • 3Publications
Debica Navigator 3

4 tests, 2024 to 2025

0%50%100%20242025Average 33%2024 Motor SUV All Season Tyre Test (2024): P7 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test (2025): P26 of 30, Beat 14% of the field2025 Mid Range All Season Tyre Test (2025): P3 of 6, Beat 60% of the field2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test (2025): P5 of 7, Beat 33% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
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  • Average 33%
The latest test

2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test P5 of 7

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 expensive rivals and achieves stable, consistent results across all test categories. It never fails in any discipline and secures high positions in several tests, including winning the rolling resistance competition outright, making it the most fuel-efficient tyre in the test. As the least expensive tyre in the comparison, the Navigator 3 offers excellent value for cost-conscious drivers who don't want to compromise significantly on safety or performance.

Strong: Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance Weak: Wet Braking, Snow Braking, Noise Winner: Nokian Seasonproof 2

Record by discipline

Where the Debica Navigator 3 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 4 P10.8 of 13 25% -
Dry Handling 3 P3 of 7.3 74% 1
Wet
Wet Braking 4 P11 of 13 14% -
Wet Handling 3 P5.7 of 7.3 31% -
Straight Aqua 2 P4 of 8 56% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P5 of 9 50% -
Snow
Snow Braking 3 P4 of 7.3 46% 1
Snow Traction 3 P2.7 of 8.3 75% -
Snow Handling 3 P3 of 7.3 63% 1
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P7 of 9 25% -
Noise 2 P6 of 8 27% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 2 P2 of 8 88% 1

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Debica Navigator 3. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Against its own line

The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.

Tyre Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Debica Navigator 2 Predecessor 0 - - -
Debica Navigator 3 This tyre 4 0 10th 33%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 4 tests. Updated November 26, 2025.

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
    Details
    • 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 in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2025 Motor (+0.8% from best)
    • 1st place dry handling in 2025 Mid Range test
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
    Details
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2025 Motor
    • 3rd/9 rolling resistance (+6.9% from best) in 2024 Motor SUV
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight/Curved) Minor
    Details
    • 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)
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 3 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Value for money Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Snow traction Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Braking and Wet Handling Strong
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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

Every test, newest first 4

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 3 tests
P5 of 7 Beat 33% of the field

2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test

Motor 215/55 R17

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 expensive rivals and achieves stable, consistent results across all test categories. It never fails in any discipline and secures high positions in several tests, including winning the rolling resistance competition outright, making it the most fuel-efficient tyre in the test. As the least expensive tyre in the comparison, the Navigator 3 offers excellent value for cost-conscious drivers who don't want to compromise significantly on safety or performance.

StrongDry HandlingRolling Resistance WeakWet BrakingSnow BrakingNoise WinnerNokian Seasonproof 2

P3 of 6 Beat 60% of the field

2025 Mid Range All Season Tyre Test

Wybór Kierowców 215/55 R17

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 all road conditions, meaning it doesn't surprise the driver in any situation and is perceived as safe. It wins the competition on the dry handling circuit and achieves the lowest rolling resistance in the test, making it the most fuel-efficient option. The tyre also demonstrates high lateral grip on wet surfaces. However, its braking performance on wet asphalt is only average, which prevents it from scoring higher. The Navigator 3 offers excellent value for money with consistent, predictable performance.

StrongDry Handling WeakWet BrakingSnow Braking WinnerNokian Seasonproof 2

2024 1 test
P7 of 9 Beat 25% of the field

2024 Motor SUV All Season Tyre Test

Motor 235/60 R18

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 rolling resistance and has an attractive price.

StrongSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow Handling WeakDry BrakingWet BrakingWet Handling WinnerMichelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

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