Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
The WinGuard Sport 2 is very safe on snow while being acceptable on wet and dry, but the main downside is low mileage and high rolling resistance.
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Table of contents:
Pros and cons
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
Comparison
Wet road
Snow
Dry road - safety
Dry road - sportiness
Mileage
Aquaplaning
Achievements
Best
Exterior noise
Autobild 2022
Autobild 2021
Autobild 2019
Autobild 2019
Best
Comfort
Autobild 2022
Autobild 2019
Above average
Snow traction
Autobild 2022
Autobild 2019
Above average
Wet handling
Autobild 2019
Autoklubcr 2022
Timeline
2017
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
2018
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was tested 1x (Sportscars)
2019
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was tested 3x (Autobild,...)
2020
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was tested 1x (Autobild)
2021
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
2022
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was tested 3x (Autobild,...)
2023
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was tested 1x (Autobild)
Sizes
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 is made in 90 sizes, starting from 195/65 R15 up to 275/40 R20.
15"
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Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 in tyre tests
All tyre tests where Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was featured:All tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 37,9 | 31,0 | |||||
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
Ranked #15 of 56
Ranked #15 of 56
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow |
|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 |
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 36,3 | 26,4 |
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 103,6 | 108,3 | 100,2 | 102,1 | |||
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 98,6 | 100,6 | 97,3 | 97,8 | |||
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
good
Ranked #14 of 19
Finishing 14th out of 19 competitors, the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 demonstrated a mixed performance. Earning a final rating of 'Good,' this tyre showcased strong points with good traction and short braking distances on snow, along with stable handling on both wet and dry surfaces. However, drawbacks included a tendency to understeer on snow, limited tread life, and high rolling resistance. Notably, the tyre excelled in exterior noise and comfort, distinguishing itself in these areas despite the challenges experienced in other testing disciplines.
good
Ranked #14 of 19
Finishing 14th out of 19 competitors, the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 demonstrated a mixed performance. Earning a final rating of 'Good,' this tyre showcased strong points with good traction and short braking distances on snow, along with stable handling on both wet and dry surfaces. However, drawbacks included a tendency to understeer on snow, limited tread life, and high rolling resistance. Notably, the tyre excelled in exterior noise and comfort, distinguishing itself in these areas despite the challenges experienced in other testing disciplines.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 2- | 2 | 2 | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 2- | 2 | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 2,8 | 2,8 | 2,6 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 3,0 | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 30,3 | 24,3 | |||||
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 36,5 | 25,1 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 3+ | 2 | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 2 | 2- | 2 | 2 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 29,2 | 24 | |||||
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 33 | 24,7 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 3+ | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 2- | 2 | 2 | 1- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,2 | 25,9 | |||||
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | 34 | 28,3 | |||||
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Test ratings distribution
| 85% (6x) | 0% (1x) | |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory | Good | Not recommended |
| 3x | 3x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R17 | R18 | R19 |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (4x) | 85% (2x) | 0% (1x) |
Ratings x Width
| 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx | 255/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (4x) | 85% (1x) | 0% (1x) |
