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Nexen Winguard Sport 3

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is a Central European winter tyre with low external noise and favourable comfort results. Braking and snow performance vary between tests, while one comparison found poor aquaplaning resistance.

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Tests say 10th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P14 of 14 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Value Wet, Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.

  • 3professional tests
Nexen Winguard Sport 3 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Nexen Winguard Sport 3

7.8/10

Better than 63% of winter tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 3 tests
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 3 publications · 2026 63% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 63% 7.8

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 47% 30% 3
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 61% 23% 3
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 31% 17% 3
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 69% 6% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 93% 5% 2

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 68% 2
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 65% 3
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 60% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 86% of the test figure. The other 14% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P14 / 14
  2. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P9 / 12
  3. 2026 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test AvD · 225/45 R17 P8 / 15
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 averages a finish of 10th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
10th Average
8th Best
14th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20262026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test P14 of 14

The Nexen Winguard Sport 3 finishes last and is the only tyre rated satisfactory. It is quiet and reasonable on snow, but its braking on wet and dry roads and its resistance to aquaplaning are the weakest in the test.

Strong: Noise Weak: Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning, Subj. Comfort Winner: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P14 / 14
20262026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18P9 / 12
20262026 AvD Winter Tyre TestAvD · 225/45 R17P8 / 15gut (Good)

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Awards
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Running Costs
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In 225/45 R17, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is projected to cost €16.55 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €662 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6€14.27
Michelin Alpin 7€15.07
Nexen Winguard Sport 3€16.55
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3€18.67
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range131 sizes available

195-315Width30-70Profile16-22Rim84-115 T-WLoad/Speed Index2025First On Market

EU LabelAcross 131 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

72-75dB

3PMSF on 130 of 131 sizes

Popular sizes195/50 R16205/45 R16205/60 R16205/55 R16205/65 R16215/45 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 stops 4.4% longer than premium rivals, 1.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 47/100.
How good is the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 stops 4.5% longer than premium rivals, 3.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 10.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 31/100.
How good is the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 in the snow?
Across the 3 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 stops 0.7% longer than premium rivals, 2.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 14.2% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 2 snow-traction tests, it is 1.3% worse than premium rivals, 1.1% better than mid-range rivals and 25.3% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 61/100.
How fuel efficient is the Nexen Winguard Sport 3?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3's rolling resistance is 1.6% higher than premium rivals, 2.4% lower than mid-range rivals and 1.3% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is expected to last around 23,715 miles (38,165 km).
More questions about the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 (3)
How much does the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 cost to run?
In 225/45 R17, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is projected to cost €16.55 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €662 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6, at €14.27.
What is the Nexen Winguard Sport 3's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 come in?
The Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is available in 166 sizes, ranging from 195-315/30-70 R16-22.
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