Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 49% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 68 · 12 reviews analysed Road tests 68 · 2 tests
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Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 has a Relative Score of 68 out of 100 among winter tires. In 8 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for wet (71) and weakest for efficiency (56). 12 owner reviews rate it 68 out of 100. 83% would buy it again.
The same tire is sold as Roadstone WINGUARD Snow G WH2.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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
68/100From 12 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
68/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 12 owner reviews found online.
The Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that offers impressive snow performance and comfort for its price point. While most users find it to be a reliable and cost-effective alternative to premium brands, opinions on wet-weather handling and noise levels are polarized, suggesting inconsistent performance across different driving styles and road conditions.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- Strong traction and confidence-inspiring grip in snow
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels for many users
- Good tread longevity and durability
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in wet and slushy conditions
- Reports of increased road noise as the tire wears
- Handling can feel 'spongy' or lacking in steering precision
- Polarized feedback regarding wet-weather safety
Worth knowing
- Users driving higher-horsepower vehicles, such as a 210 hp Honda Accord, reported that the tire remains stable and capable in varied conditions.
- Performance feedback is highly subjective, with some users noting significant noise increases after 10,000km, while others praise the quiet ride.
8 published test appearances (2 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 AMS Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 11 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 10th of 11 | |
| Noise | 7th of 11 | |
| Price | 3rd of 11 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2018 ACE All Season and Winter tire Test · 185/65 R15
9th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2018 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
6th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
21st of 52
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 AC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
6th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Ice Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 8th of 8 |
2016 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
36th of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2016 AZ Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
10th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2016 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
10th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | C in 42% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D in 74% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 68–72 dB |
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