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Nexen Winguard Snow G3 Test Results

Tested 2020 to 2024 3 publications

Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 averages a finish of 16th.

  • 5Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 16thAverage finish
  • 37%Field beaten on average
  • 3Publications
Nexen Winguard Snow G3

5 tests, 2020 to 2024

0%50%100%2020202120222024Average 37%2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (2020): P11 of 14, Beat 23% of the field2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview (2021): P16 of 50, Beat 69% of the field2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2021): P19 of 20, Beat 5% of the field2022 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (2022): P10 of 15, Beat 36% of the field2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test (2024): P26 of 55, Beat 54% 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
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  • Average 37%

Record by discipline

Where the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 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 2 P5 of 18 78% -
Dry Handling 1 P16 of 22 29% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P9 of 14 38% -
Wet
Wet Braking 4 P13.8 of 35 52% -
Wet Handling 1 P17 of 22 24% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P10 of 14 31% -
Wet Circle 1 P19 of 22 14% -
Straight Aqua 2 P14.5 of 18 20% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P21 of 22 5% -
Snow
Snow Braking 4 P20 of 26 24% -
Snow Traction 2 P13.5 of 18 30% -
Snow Handling 1 P13 of 21 40% -
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P10 of 14 31% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P7 of 14 54% -
Noise 1 P1 of 22 100% 1
Value
Wear 1 P20 of 20 0% -
Value 1 P12 of 20 42% -
Rolling Resistance 2 P12 of 18 37% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Nexen Winguard Snow G3. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Michelin Alpin 6 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Barum Polaris 5 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Firestone Winterhawk 4 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Vredestein Wintrac 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Imperial Snowdragon HP 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Goodride SW608 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Laufenn I Fit+ 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Falken Eurowinter HS01 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Sava Eskimo HP2 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Hankook Winter i cept RS2 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
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 Predecessor 8 0 13th 37%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 This tyre 5 0 16th 37%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 5 tests. Updated September 18, 2025.

Across five winter tests, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 delivers mixed performance: respectable dry braking and low external noise, acceptable snow capability, but persistent weaknesses in wet grip and aquaplaning. It occasionally scores mid-pack overall but trends toward lower-mid rankings in larger fields, with no major awards. Value/pricing can be competitive.

Wet performance is the primary limiter, with repeated bottom-third results in wet braking/handling and aquaplaning. Snow results are generally mid-pack, and dry braking can be a relative bright spot. Rolling resistance and wear are also mediocre to weak in key tests, constraining overall standing.

Performance Strengths

  • Dry Braking and Noise/Comfort Value Moderate
    Details
    • 3rd place dry braking in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+2% from best)
    • 7th/22 dry braking in 2021 Auto Bild (+22.4% from best)
    • 1st/22 for external noise in 2021 Auto Bild
    • Price: 3rd/14 in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+29.4% from best)
  • Snow Performance (general capability) Moderate
    Details
    • Snow braking 10/14 (+3.1% from best) and snow traction 8/14 (+2.5% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
    • Snow handling 13/21 (+3.3% from best) in 2021 Auto Bild

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    Details
    • Wet braking 12/22 (+10.8%), wet handling 17/22 (+5.1%), wet circle 19/22 (+3.8%) in 2021 Auto Bild
    • Wet braking 12/14 (+16.1%), subj. wet handling 10/14 (+80%) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
    • Wet braking 19/55 (+9% from best) in 2024 Autobild 55-tyre braking test
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Curved aquaplaning 21/22 (+24%) and straight aquaplaning 17/22 (+11.8%) in 2021 Auto Bild
    • Straight aquaplaning 12/14 (+15.7%) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
  • Wear and Efficiency Moderate
    Details
    • Wear 20/20 (+37.2% from best) in 2021 Auto Bild
    • Rolling resistance 16/22 (+26.1%) in 2021 Auto Bild; 8/14 (+9.3%) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
  • Snow Braking Consistency Moderate
    Details
    • Snow braking 27/33 (+12.1%) in 2024 Autobild braking test
    • Snow braking 25/35 (+7.7%) in 2021 Autobild market overview
  • Behaviour at the limit Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 5

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

2024 1 test
2022 1 test
P10 of 15 Beat 36% of the field

2022 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15

ADAC 185/65 R15

The NEXEN Winguard Snow'G3 has good and bad. In the dry and on the snowy road, he did not get more than a satisfactory rating, which led to the downgrading of the overall rating. It gets good ratings on wet and polished icy surfaces, as well as in terms of fuel consumption and wear. With the NEXEN Winguard Snow'G3, it should be noted that the tire has had a compound change from week 3321 of manufacture, which leads to a change in performance. The tests were largely carried out with DOT 3321 tyres.

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2021 2 tests
P19 of 20 Beat 5% of the field

2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

Auto Bild 205/55 R16

StrongNoise WeakCurved AquaplaningWear WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2020 1 test

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