Tests 79 · 4 tests Owners 74 · 2 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 (wear)
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Dunlop Winter vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 4 + 4 road tests and 2 + 7 owner reviews. How we score
Winter leads, 76–73 Narrow edge
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Tests 67 · 4 tests Owners 80 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (noise)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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73
Dry
Winguard Snow G3 +376Why this score
Source Winter Winguard Snow G3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 2 tests 75 72 Reviews found online 71 82 Winter: 60% × 75 + 40% × 70.9 = 73
Winguard Snow G3: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 81.8 = 76
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79
Wet
Winguard Snow G3 +180Why this score
Source Winter Winguard Snow G3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 4 tests 81 76 Reviews found online 77 85 Winter: 60% × 80.9 + 40% × 76.8 = 79
Winguard Snow G3: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 85.3 = 80
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78
Snow
Winter +1068Why this score
Source Winter Winguard Snow G3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 4 tests 80 59 Reviews found online 74 80 Winter: 60% × 79.9 + 40% × 74 = 78
Winguard Snow G3: 60% × 59.1 + 40% × 80.4 = 68
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73
Comfort
Winguard Snow G3 +578Why this score
Source Winter Winguard Snow G3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 76 73 Reviews found online 72 81 Winter: 40% × 75.8 + 60% × 71.9 = 73
Winguard Snow G3: 40% × 72.9 + 60% × 81.4 = 78
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74
Noise
Level74Why this score
Source Winter Winguard Snow G3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests 79 79 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Winter: 60% × 79.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 74
Winguard Snow G3: 60% × 79.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 74
No owner ratings of noise for Winter or Winguard Snow G3. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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78
Treadwear
Winter +1563Why this score
Source Winter Winguard Snow G3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 83 56 Reviews found online ≈ 72 (est.) 72 Winter: 60% × 82.6 + 40% × 72.3 (est.) = 78
Winguard Snow G3: 60% × 56.4 + 40% × 72.2 = 63
No owner ratings of treadwear for Winter. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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71
Handling (owners)
Winguard Snow G3 +1182Why this score
Source Winter Winguard Snow G3 Reviews found online 71 82 -
74
Efficiency
Winter +1361Why this score
Source Winter Winguard Snow G3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 2 tests 74 61
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 73 |
| Dry | 73 | 76 |
| Wet | 79 | 80 |
| Snow | 78 | 68 |
| Comfort | 73 | 78 |
| Noise | 74 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 71 | 82 |
| Efficiency | 74 | 61 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Winter
73
/ 100
Winguard Snow G3
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Winter | Winguard Snow G3 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 97% #7/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 98% #14/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 88% #16/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 92% #19/55 · 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 95% #17/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 95% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 89% #27/33 · 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 97% #13/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #5/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 91% #19/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 90% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 80% #7/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 63% #20/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% #5/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 79% #15/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #7/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | #14/20 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 76% #6/15 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 77% #12/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/12 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | #26/55 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Winguard Snow G3
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium competitors
- Strong traction and confidence-inspiring performance on snow and ice
- Commendable wet and dry road grip
Cons
- Noticeable softness in the rubber compound
- Slightly 'floaty' or 'wishy-washy' handling feel at higher ambient temperatures
- Potential for reduced steering precision during warmer weather conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter | B · Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 34 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 14″ – 16″ |
| Sizes in common | 16 | 16 |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Dunlop Winter
73
/ 100
Nexen Winguard Snow G3
Narrow edge: Dunlop Winter — better treadwear, efficiency and snow. Pick the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 if handling, comfort and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Winter scores 78 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Dunlop Winter scores 74 vs 61 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 scores 82 vs 71 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter scores 78 vs 68 on snow.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter
Tire B · Nexen Winguard Snow G3
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Winter or Winguard Snow G3?
Which is better in the wet, Winter or Winguard Snow G3?
Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 80 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winter or Winguard Snow G3?
Nexen Winguard Snow G3, 76 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winter or Winguard Snow G3?
Dunlop Winter, 78 vs 68 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winter or Winguard Snow G3?
Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 74 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Winter or Winguard Snow G3?
Nexen Winguard Snow G3, 78 vs 73 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Winter or Winguard Snow G3?
Dunlop Winter, 78 vs 63 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Winter or Winguard Snow G3?
Dunlop Winter, 74 vs 61 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology