Nexen Winguard Snow G3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 77% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 80 · 7 reviews analysed Road tests 67 · 4 tests
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Nexen Winguard Snow G3 has a Relative Score of 73 out of 100 among winter tires. In 5 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for noise (79) and weakest for treadwear (56). 7 owner reviews rate it 80 out of 100. 100% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 29,000 km (18,000 miles), newest 2021.
Owners rate it 13 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
80/100From 7 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
67/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews found online.
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that delivers performance comparable to premium brands at a significantly lower price point. Users consistently praise its impressive traction in snow and ice, as well as its composed handling in wet and dry conditions, making it a reliable choice for budget-conscious drivers.
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
- Low noise levels comparable to summer tires
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
Worth knowing
- Drivers of compact vehicles, such as the 2012 Ford Fiesta, report responsive handling and excellent wet-weather performance.
- The tire maintains stability and road-holding confidence even at higher motorway speeds.
5 published test appearances (4 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
26th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 27th of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 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
2021 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
19th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 15th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 16th of 20 | |
| Noise | 1st of 20 | |
| Value | 12th of 20 | |
| Price | 1st of 20 | |
| Wear | 20th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 14th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
16th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 25th of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
11th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 14 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 14 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 12th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 11th of 14 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 7th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 11th of 14 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 10th of 14 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | C in 89% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D |
| EU label: external noise | 71–72 dB |
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