Tests 68 · 3 tests Owners 64 · 27 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (noise)
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Nexen Winguard Sport vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 — 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 3 + 9 road tests and 27 + 61 owner reviews. How we score
WinGuard Sport 2 is ahead, 72–66
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Tests 73 · 9 tests Owners 71 · 61 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch 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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64
Dry
WinGuard Sport 2 +670Why this score
Source Winguard Sport WinGuard Sport 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests 68 71 Reviews found online 58 69 Winguard Sport: 60% × 68.3 + 40% × 57.5 = 64
WinGuard Sport 2: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 69.4 = 70
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68
Wet
WinGuard Sport 2 +775Why this score
Source Winguard Sport WinGuard Sport 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 9 tests 70 73 Reviews found online 65 77 Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 76% 83% Winguard Sport: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 64.9 = 68
WinGuard Sport 2: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 77.4 = 75
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71
Snow
Winguard Sport +170Why this score
Source Winguard Sport WinGuard Sport 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 9 tests 72 70 Reviews found online 70 70 Winguard Sport: 60% × 71.5 + 40% × 69.6 = 71
WinGuard Sport 2: 60% × 70.5 + 40% × 69.6 = 70
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63
Comfort
WinGuard Sport 2 +568Why this score
Source Winguard Sport WinGuard Sport 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 64 Reviews found online 61 71 Winguard Sport: 40% × 67 (est.) + 60% × 60.5 = 63
WinGuard Sport 2: 40% × 64.4 + 60% × 70.6 = 68
No road tests of comfort for Winguard Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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71
Noise
WinGuard Sport 2 +1081Why this score
Source Winguard Sport WinGuard Sport 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests 80 94 Reviews found online 58 61 Winguard Sport: 60% × 80.1 + 40% × 58.4 = 71
WinGuard Sport 2: 60% × 94.3 + 40% × 61.3 = 81
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64
Treadwear
WinGuard Sport 2 +973Why this score
Source Winguard Sport WinGuard Sport 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests 60 75 Reviews found online 69 71 Winguard Sport: 60% × 60.2 + 40% × 68.8 = 64
WinGuard Sport 2: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 71.3 = 73
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57
Handling (owners)
WinGuard Sport 2 +1370Why this score
Source Winguard Sport WinGuard Sport 2 Reviews found online 57 70 -
53
Efficiency
Winguard Sport +1934Why this score
Source Winguard Sport WinGuard Sport 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests 53 34
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen Winguard Sport | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 72 |
| Dry | 64 | 70 |
| Wet | 68 | 75 |
| Snow | 71 | 70 |
| Comfort | 63 | 68 |
| Noise | 71 | 81 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 57 | 70 |
| Efficiency | 53 | 34 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Winguard Sport
72
/ 100
WinGuard Sport 2
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Nexen Winguard Sport finished ahead 0 times and Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Winguard Sport | WinGuard Sport 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #15/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #5/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #7/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #5/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 92% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 91% #7/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 76% | 83% | −6.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #10/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #19/30 · 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview | 96% #7/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 95% #19/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #7/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 99% #4/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 92% #8/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 73% #18/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 79% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 71% #18/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 78% #8/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 98% #2/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #13/20 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | #17/20 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 74% #4/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #3/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #48/54 | #27/54 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winguard Sport
Pros
- Exceptional value and budget-friendly pricing compared to major brand alternatives
- Strong traction and control in snow, slush, and compacted winter conditions
- Remarkably quiet and smooth ride with low road noise
Cons
- Occasional understeer or reduced grip on semi-dry or wet roads
- Performance degrades in warmer transition temperatures (around 4-13°C)
- Some mixed feedback regarding ice performance compared to dedicated Scandinavian winter tires
Tire B WinGuard Sport 2
Pros
- Excellent value and affordable price point compared to premium winter tires
- Low noise levels and high comfort, often rivaling all-season or summer tires
- Strong grip and stability on cold dry and wet pavement
Cons
- Subpar performance on hard-packed ice and deep snow compared to dedicated heavy-duty winter tires
- Soft sidewalls can lead to slightly vague handling or a 'rolly' feeling in hard cornering
- Reports of higher rolling resistance resulting in a minor drop in fuel economy
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen Winguard Sport | B · Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 37 | 80 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 11/32″ |
| Treadwear warranty | 25,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 33 | 33 |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Nexen Winguard Sport
72
/ 100
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
Winner: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 — better handling, noise and treadwear. Pick the Nexen Winguard Sport if efficiency matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Nexen Winguard Sport scores 53 vs 34 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 scores 70 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 scores 81 vs 71 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 scores 73 vs 64 on treadwear.
Tire A · Nexen Winguard Sport
Tire B · Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
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Winguard Sport or WinGuard Sport 2?
Which is better in the wet, Winguard Sport or WinGuard Sport 2?
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2, 75 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winguard Sport or WinGuard Sport 2?
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2, 70 vs 64 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winguard Sport or WinGuard Sport 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 70 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Winguard Sport or WinGuard Sport 2?
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2, 81 vs 71 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winguard Sport or WinGuard Sport 2?
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2, 68 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Winguard Sport or WinGuard Sport 2?
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2, 73 vs 64 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Winguard Sport or WinGuard Sport 2?
Nexen Winguard Sport, 53 vs 34 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