Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 vs Dayton DW 510 Evo
Ahead in each discipline
The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 and the Dayton DW 510 Evo have met in one independent test so far, and the WinGuard Sport 2 finished ahead. The WinGuard Sport 2 was stronger in wet and snow.
Every measurement, side by side
Both tires' figures from the one test that ran them together, on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The bar grows towards the tire that did better.
| Measurement | WinGuard Sport 2 | Gap | DW 510 Evo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet WinGuard Sport 2 ahead | |||
| Wet Braking ft | 108 | 1.2% | 110 |
| Snow WinGuard Sport 2 ahead | |||
| Snow Braking ft | 81 | 13.9% | 94 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 1 test in 2019
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | WinGuard Sport 2 | Field | DW 510 Evo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview | P15 of 53 | P29 of 53 |
WinGuard Sport 2 vs DW 510 Evo: your questions
Is the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 or the Dayton DW 510 Evo the better tire?
The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 and the Dayton DW 510 Evo have met in one independent test so far, and the WinGuard Sport 2 finished ahead. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the WinGuard Sport 2 scores 8.1 and the DW 510 Evo 5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the WinGuard Sport 2 or the DW 510 Evo?
The WinGuard Sport 2 led 1 of the 1 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The WinGuard Sport 2 led 1 of the 1 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the WinGuard Sport 2 and 8/10 for the DW 510 Evo.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the WinGuard Sport 2 82% from 35 reviews and the DW 510 Evo 91% from 1.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The WinGuard Sport 2 is made in 61 sizes (15 to 20 inch) and the DW 510 Evo in 32 (13 to 17 inch). 5 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the WinGuard Sport 2 is graded C for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the DW 510 Evo C and E.
Which is the newer tire?
The WinGuard Sport 2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2017, the DW 510 Evo in 2014. The WinGuard Sport 2 replaced the Nexen Winguard Sport.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.