In 2016 experts of the Russian magazine Auto Mail.Ru have tested the Nexen WinGuard Ice at size 205/55 R16 and compared with 3 similar budget studless tire. In addition, experts included into the test the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 as a premium reference tire for comparison of results.
Last place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 12.1 meters longer, than the leader.Last place in Wet handling. Nexen was 0.3 minutes slower, than the leader.Last place in Wet stability.4th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 1.7 meters longer, than the leader.Last place in Dry stability.4th place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 1.1 meters longer, than the leader.2-3rd place in Snow handling. Nexen was 0.1 munites slower, than the leader.4th place in Snow traction. Acceleration time was 0.4 seconds longer, than the leader.3-4th place in Deep snow traction. Acceleration time was 0.2 seconds longer, than the leader.2nd place in Ice braking. The braking distance was 0.8 meters longer, than the leader.3rd place in Ice acceleration. Acceleration time was 1 seconds longer, than the leader.3-4th place in Ice handling. Nexen was 0.05 minutes slower, than the leader.2nd place in Ice stability.3rd place in Comfort level test.1-2nd place in Noise level test.
Overall Nexen WinGuard ice review
Main conclusions:
The worst results on the wet and extremely long braking distance.
Long dry braking distance and the lowest handling.
Relatively good on the snow. The tire didn’t take high positions, but showed very close results to the leader.
One of the best result on the ice among similar budget tires. Moreover, Nexen was very close to the premium Nokian.
