Nexen WinGuard SUV review
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Nexen WinGuard SUV has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among winter tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 5 owner reviews rate it 64 out of 100. 80% would buy it again.
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
64/100From 5 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews found online.
The Nexen WinGuard SUV tire generally receives positive feedback from users, particularly praised for its exceptional winter traction, capability in hard snow and ice conditions, and strong value proposition. Drivers note reliable performance in wet and dry scenarios as well, making them a solid, budget-friendly choice for winter and occasional year-round use on SUVs.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in hard winter conditions, snow, and ice
- Confident handling and performance when towing heavy loads up steep hills
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality on the road
- Affordable pricing compared to premium alternatives
Cons
- Limited long-term mileage data available from reviewers, as many users drive low annual miles
- Availability in certain niche tire sizes may be limited
Worth knowing
- Users reported successfully utilizing the tires on heavy 4x4 vehicles, dragging up to 2.5 tons up steep hills without traction loss.
- Suitable for low-mileage 'winter shed' vehicles left on year-round without causing unexpected drama or handling issues.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter tire Test · 235/65 R17
9th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter tire Test · 215/65 R16
9th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
Nexen WinGuard SUV specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 13/32″ |
| Treadwear warranty | 30,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | D in 96% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D in 88% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 69–73 dB |
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