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Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 Test Results

Tested 2017 to 2023 3 publications

Tested 10 times by independent publications, the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 averages a finish of 13th. Its strongest discipline is Noise, beating 96% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Rolling Resistance, at 12% across 5 tests.

  • 10Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 13thAverage finish
  • 47%Field beaten on average
  • 3Publications
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

10 tests, 2017 to 2023

0%50%100%201720182019202020212023Average 47%2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2017): P10 of 20, Beat 53% of the field2017 50 Winter Tyre Shoot Out (2017): P9 of 50, Beat 82% of the field2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test (2018): P9 of 10, Beat 11% of the field2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview (2019): P15 of 53, Beat 70% of the field2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test (2019): P11 of 20, Beat 47% of the field2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (2019): P9 of 11, Beat 20% of the field2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test (2020): P24 of 51, Beat 53% of the field2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tyre Test (2021): P5 of 18, Beat 59% of the field2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test (2021): P10 of 13, Beat 25% of the field2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test (2023): P27 of 54, Beat 51% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 47%

Record by discipline

Where the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 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 5 P12.2 of 15.8 24% -
Dry Handling 5 P5.4 of 15.8 69% -
Wet
Wet Braking 8 P16.8 of 28.3 34% -
Wet Handling 5 P9.2 of 15.8 41% -
Wet Circle 1 P11 of 14 23% -
Straight Aqua 5 P11.6 of 15.8 28% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P13 of 14 8% -
Snow
Snow Braking 8 P11.9 of 21.3 46% -
Snow Traction 1 P10 of 14 31% -
Snow Handling 5 P8.8 of 15 41% -
Snow Slalom 1 P11 of 14 23% -
Comfort
Noise Strong 5 P1.6 of 15.8 96% 2
Value
Wear 2 P5.5 of 20 76% 1
Value 2 P2 of 20 95% 1
Rolling Resistance Weak 5 P14.2 of 15.8 12% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 9 shared: 1 ahead, 8 behind 9 1 8 - 11%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 8 shared: 2 ahead, 6 behind 8 2 6 - 25%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 8 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind 8 0 7 1 0%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 7 shared: 4 ahead, 3 behind 7 4 3 - 57%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 7 shared: 4 ahead, 3 behind 7 4 3 - 57%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind 7 0 7 - 0%
Sava Eskimo HP2 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Uniroyal MS+ 77 6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind 6 2 4 - 33%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 6 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 6 0 5 1 0%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Toyo Snowprox S954 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP71 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
Semperit Speed Grip 3 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Continental WinterContact TS 860 5 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 5 0 4 1 0%
Firestone Winterhawk 3 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Falken Eurowinter HS01 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Linglong Green Max Winter UHP 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Duraturn Mozzo Winter 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Imperial Snowdragon 3 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%

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
Nexen Winguard Sport Predecessor 6 0 23rd 39%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 This tyre 10 0 13th 47%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 10 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.

Across 10 winter tests, the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 shows a recurring split personality: competitive dynamics and comfort/value, but clear braking and efficiency compromises. It frequently excels in dry and snow handling and is often among the quietest and best-value tyres, with one standout top-5 overall (ADAC 2021). However, wet and dry braking are consistently weak, and rolling resistance is persistently among the worst, which drags overall positions down, especially in large comparative fields.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 (6 tests) and 29 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Road noise strength in 3 of 6 tests 9 praise, 3 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 3 of 6 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Value for money strength in 2 of 6 tests 11 praise, 0 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 1 of 6 tests 7 praise, 1 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Snow traction weakness in 2 of 6 tests 11 praise, 2 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip weakness in 1 of 6 tests 10 praise, 1 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre

  • Dry grip no test mentions it 10 praise, 1 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Vibration and balance no test mentions it 0 praise, 3 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews

Flagged by testers, not mentioned by owners

  • Snow braking strength in 3 of 6 tests no owner mentions it

Every test, newest first 10

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

2023 1 test
2021 2 tests
2020 1 test
2019 3 tests
2018 1 test
P9 of 10 Beat 11% of the field

2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test

Auto Bild 245/45 R18

StrongDry HandlingNoise WeakWet HandlingStraight AquaRolling Resistance WinnerVredestein Wintrac Pro

2017 2 tests
P10 of 20 Beat 53% of the field

2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

Auto Bild 225/50 R17

Good.

StrongNoiseWearValue WeakRolling Resistance WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 860

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