Nexen Winguard Sport review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 38% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 64 · 27 reviews analysed Road tests 68 · 3 tests
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Nexen Winguard Sport has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among winter tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for noise (80) and weakest for efficiency (53). 27 owner reviews rate it 64 out of 100. 85% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 30,000 km (19,000 miles), newest 2022.
- Weak point: Efficiency 53 — 18th of 20 (2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test)
The same tire is sold as Roadstone Win guard Sport.
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
64/100From 27 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 27 owner reviews found online.
The Nexen Winguard Sport is widely praised as an exceptional value-for-money winter tire that significantly improves traction in snow, slush, and cold weather. While some users noted limitations in wet grip or high-temperature dry handling, the general consensus highlights its affordability, low noise levels, and reliable winter performance.
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
- Confident handling in cold temperatures and winter weather
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
Worth knowing
- Transformative winter capability reported specifically on front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive hatchbacks and sedans like the Audi A3 and BMW 5-Series.
- Users specifically noted the availability of affordable 19-inch options for performance-oriented vehicles like the Infiniti G37.
6 published test appearances (3 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
48th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 48th of 54 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
14th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 18th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 16th of 20 | |
| Noise | 1st of 20 | |
| Value | 4th of 20 | |
| Price | 2nd of 20 | |
| Wear | 18th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
15th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 19th of 56 |
Source: Auto Bild
2015 Winter tire Market Overview · 185/60R15
31st of 51
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2014 50 Winter tire Braking Overview · 225/50 R17
20th of 48
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2011 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
10th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
Nexen Winguard Sport specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| Treadwear warranty | 25,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | C in 73% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D in 59% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 68–73 dB |
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