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Nexen Winguard Sport 3

Winter
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#34
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
Lowcost
7.5 /10 Conditionally recommended

The Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is an ultra-high-performance winter tyre manufactured in the Czech Republic. Launched initially in 79 sizes ranging from 16 to 22 inches, the model has an additional 66 sizes planned for future release. It is recognized for its design, innovation, functionality, and durability, having earned a Red Dot Design Award 2025.

Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

NexenThis tyre
Winguard Sport 3
7.5
LinglongBudget
Sport Master Winter
6.0
Better at: Wet braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
GitiBudget
Gitiwinter W2
6.5
Better at: Snow handling, Snow handling - objective
Worse at: Comfort, Snow braking
DoubleBudget
Coin DW300
0.3
Better at: Snow handling, Snow handling - objective
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Wet braking
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
8.0
Better at: Dry handling, Mileage
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
FuldaBudget
Kristall Control HP2
6.6
Worse at: Wet handling, Exterior noise
RockbladeBudget
Icecruiser 1
Better at: Snow handling, Snow handling - objective
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Wet braking
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.1
Better at: Rolling resistance, Snow handling
Worse at: Exterior noise
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.2
Better at: Mileage, Comfort
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
6.4
Worse at: Wet braking, Snow braking
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 3
9.3
Better at: Snow handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.1
Better at: Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870
9.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Snow handling
Worse at: Snow braking, Exterior noise
MichelinPremium
ALPIN 7
8.5
Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS3 W462
7.6
Better at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
ToyoMiddle
Observe EWS 1
5.6
Better at: Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Snow braking, Exterior noise

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Good performance on snow

Affordable price

Weaknesses

Mediocre wet performance

Reviews

9.5
12 Reviews

Customers like

Quiet ride5×
Reliable road grip3×
Comfortable driving2×
Low and even wear2×
Good overall quality2×

History

Winguard Sport 320267.51–
2025

Nexen Winguard Sport 3 was launched

2026
2× Tested
AvD225/45 R17#8Recommended
Sportscars95V#9Satisfactory
2026

Nexen Winguard Sport 3 got replaced by 1

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Tests (2)

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2 Tests 2× Recommended
AvD Winter
225/45 R17
#8 Of 15 Tyres
AvD2026
8thRecommended
Audi A3
Sportscars Winter
95V
#9 Of 12 Tyres
9thSatisfactory
Dry braking: 44.5 mWet braking: 50.7 m
BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupé · BMW M240i
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Sizes (72)

205/55 R16From £74

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91H4PR
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205/60 R16From £71

1 Variants

96HXL4PR
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225/70 R16From £112

1 Variants

103H4PR
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Ratings

Tested 2× By professional organizations

●Recommended2× (100%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 8.5xxx/xx R18 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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