Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 65 · 20 reviews analysed Road tests 68 · 1 test
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The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 generally receives highly positive feedback from users for its impressive performance in snow, slush, and ice, combined with surprising ride comfort and low noise levels for a winter tire. Reviewers frequently highlight its exceptional value, noting that it delivers high-end performance and great longevity at a competitive price point.
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
65/100From 20 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.
Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 20 owner reviews found online.
The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 generally receives highly positive feedback from users for its impressive performance in snow, slush, and ice, combined with surprising ride comfort and low noise levels for a winter tire. Reviewers frequently highlight its exceptional value, noting that it delivers high-end performance and great longevity at a competitive price point.
Pros
- Excellent traction in deep snow, slush, and icy conditions
- Surprisingly low noise and high ride comfort for a winter tire
- Great value and affordability compared to premium tier alternatives
- Solid durability and even tread wear over thousands of miles
- Predictable and progressive handling behavior near the limit
Cons
- Rare reports of disappointing traction in moderate snowfall for certain users
- Some limitations on extreme ice grip compared to top-tier test-winning tires
Worth knowing
- Handled heavy sedan applications well, with owners of heavier AWD Audis noting low noise and even wear.
- Provided reliable winter capability on diverse vehicle types ranging from compact crossovers like the Subaru Crosstrek to full-size trucks like the Ram 1500.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
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6th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Noise | 8th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 6th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 6th of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
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