Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

8

Tests Completed

13^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

37^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 delivers mid-pack winter performance with occasional solid showings but notable weaknesses that limit its standings. Across eight winter tests it averages 13.4th, with best overall results around upper-midfield (6/16 ADAC 2018; 8/11 AMS 2018) and several lower placements, indicating inconsistency across sizes and test methodologies.
Key positives include respectable wet and dry handling/braking in select tests and competitive pricing. However, hydroplaning resistance, rolling resistance, and ice performance are recurring weaknesses, and snow metrics are generally average-to-below. These deficits suppress overall competitiveness despite some competent handling results.

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Moderate Details
• 5/11 dry braking (+6%) in 2018 AMS 205/55 R16
• 5/11 dry handling (+1.3%) in 2018 AMS 205/55 R16
Wet Handling/Braking Moderate Details
• 5/11 wet braking (+4.5%) in 2018 AMS 205/55 R16
• 2/8 wet handling (+1.4%) in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
Value/Pricing Moderate Details
• 3/11 price in 2018 AMS (close to best, +10.6%)

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 10/11 straight aquaplaning (+15.9%) in 2018 AMS 205/55 R16
• 7/8 straight aquaplaning (+13%) in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Strong Details
• 10/11 rolling resistance (+25.6%) in 2018 AMS 205/55 R16
• 7/8 rolling resistance (+12%) in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
Ice Performance Strong Details
• 8/8 ice braking (+21.8%) in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
• 8/8 ice traction (+26.8%) in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
Snow Performance Moderate Details
• 7/8 snow braking (+6.5%) in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
• 8/11 snow handling (+4.7%) in 2018 AMS 205/55 R16
Overall Consistency/Competitiveness Moderate Details
• 37/43 overall in 2016 Auto Bild market overview
• 21/52 in 2018 AutoBild 195/65 R15 shootout (qualification stage)