P48 of 54
Beat 11% of the field
Nexen Winguard Sport Test Results
Tested 2011 to 2023
1 publication
Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Nexen Winguard Sport averages a finish of 23rd.
- 6Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 23rdAverage finish
- 39%Field beaten on average
- 1Publications
6 tests, 2011 to 2023
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 39%
Record by discipline
Where the Nexen Winguard Sport 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 | 1 | P16 of 22 | 29% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P8 of 23 | 68% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 3 | P27 of 44.3 | 37% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P10 of 22 | 57% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P10 of 22 | 57% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P17 of 22 | 24% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P18 of 22 | 19% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 2 | P15 of 26.5 | 44% | - |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P4 of 22 | 86% | - |
| Snow Handling | 1 | P19 of 21 | 10% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 1 | P12 of 22 | 48% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 1 | P1 of 22 | 100% | 1 |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 1 | P18 of 20 | 11% | - |
| Value | 1 | P4 of 20 | 84% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P20 of 22 | 10% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Nexen Winguard Sport. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fulda Kristall Control HP2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Kumho Winter Craft WP52
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Uniroyal WinterExpert
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Kleber Krisalp HP3
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Firestone Winterhawk 4
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Vredestein Wintrac Pro
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Michelin Alpin A4
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Semperit Speed Grip 5
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop Winter Sport 5
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Nokian WR D3
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 Sport This tyre | 6 | 0 | 23rd | 39% |
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 Successor | 10 | 0 | 13th | 47% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 6 tests. Updated October 13, 2025.
Across six winter-focused tests, the Nexen Winguard Sport shows mixed performance with a tendency toward mid-to-lower rankings overall. It delivers occasional competence in handling-focused metrics and strong cabin noise results, but is repeatedly held back by weak wet braking and aquaplaning resistance, plus poor rolling resistance and wear outcomes in key modern tests. Performance varies with test vintage, with earlier tests showing weaker overall placements and the most recent large comparison exposing significant wet braking deficits.
Overall, the tyre's value pricing and decent dry/wet handling pace for its class are positives, and snow traction is competitive. However, braking performance-especially in the wet-along with aquaplaning and efficiency metrics, undermine consistency and keep it outside top-tier contention.
Performance Strengths
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Noise/Comfort
Strong
Details
- 1st place noise in 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (69.7 dB)
-
Value/Pricing
Moderate
Details
- 2nd place price in 2022 test (450)
- 4th place value in 2022 test (+34.6% from best)
-
Dry/Wet Handling Pace (not braking)
Moderate
Details
- 8th/23 dry handling in 2022 (+2.6% from best)
- 10th/22 wet handling in 2022 (+2.1% from best)
- 10th/22 wet circle in 2022 (+3.3% from best)
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Snow Traction/Braking
Moderate
Details
- 4th/22 snow traction in 2022 (+1% from best)
- Snow braking 16/31 in 2022 overview (+3.9% from best)
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Snow braking
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
short braking distances on snow
- 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2022)
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Snow traction
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Braking Performance
Strong
Details
- 48th/54 in 2023 wet braking (+30.9% from best)
- 16th/22 in 2022 wet braking (+17.1% from best)
- 17th/57 in 2022 overview wet braking (+17.9% from best)
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Strong
Details
- 18th/22 curved aquaplaning in 2022 (+23.5% from best)
- 17th/22 straight aquaplaning in 2022 (+7.5% from best)
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Efficiency (Rolling Resistance) and Wear
Moderate
Details
- 20th/22 rolling resistance in 2022 (+40.9% from best)
- 18th/20 wear in 2022 (+27.4% from best)
-
Overall Competitiveness in Larger Fields
Moderate
Details
- 48/54 overall in 2023 braking qualification
- 31/51 in 2015 overview
- 20/48 in 2014 overview
- 10/12 in 2011 test
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Snow Handling Balance
Minor
Details
- 19/21 snow handling in 2022 (+4.7% from best) despite strong traction rank
- 12/22 snow slalom in 2022 (+2.9% from best)
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Snow braking
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
Low traction and long stopping distances in snow
- 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2011)
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Snow traction
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
Low traction and long stopping distances in snow
- 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2011)
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Wet handling
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
poor handling and long braking on wet roads
- 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2011)
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Wet braking
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
poor handling and long braking on wet roads
- 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2011)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Nexen Winguard Sport (2 tests) and 18 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Value for money strength in 1 of 2 tests 7 praise, 0 criticise of 18 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre
- Road noise no test mentions it 6 praise, 2 criticise of 18 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ice grip no test mentions it 5 praise, 2 criticise of 18 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet grip no test mentions it 6 praise, 1 criticise of 18 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry grip no test mentions it 5 praise, 1 criticise of 18 reviews · Read those reviews
- Slush performance no test mentions it 3 praise, 0 criticise of 18 reviews · Read those reviews
- Snow handling no test mentions it 3 praise, 0 criticise of 18 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 6
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2023 1 test
2022 2 tests
P14 of 20
Beat 32% of the field
P15 of 56
Beat 75% of the field
2015 1 test
P31 of 51
Beat 40% of the field
2014 1 test
P20 of 49
Beat 60% of the field
2011 1 test
P10 of 12
Beat 18% of the field
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