Matador MP 59 Nordicca MS review
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Matador MP 59 Nordicca MS has a Relative Score of 73 out of 100 among winter tires. 12 owner reviews rate it 75 out of 100. 88% would buy it again.
Matador is Continental's budget brand, made in Slovakia, Romania and Czechia.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
75/100From 12 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 12 owner reviews found online.
The Matador MP 59 Nordicca MS is highly regarded as a budget-friendly, high-performance winter tire that excels in snow and ice conditions. While users consistently praise its ability to outperform more expensive vehicles in deep snow, the consensus highlights a notable weakness regarding aquaplaning resistance on wet surfaces.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip on snow and ice
- High value for money compared to premium competitors
- Robust rim protection feature
- Good dry road handling and comfort
Cons
- Increased risk of aquaplaning in standing water
- Initial tread squirm during the break-in period
- Occasional road noise/drone on specific surfaces
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire's performance in deep snow is significantly bolstered when paired with vehicles possessing higher ground clearance, such as the VW Sharan.
- Drivers of commercial or cargo-style vehicles reported a noticeable 'squirmy' feeling during the first 100 miles of use before the tires settled.
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