A quiet, comfortable budget winter tire with impressively strong snow and ice manners, but a clear safety gap on wet (and often dry) stopping and handling compared with the class leaders.
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Owners say82%from 8 owner reviews100% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesComfort, ValueDry, SnowRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
In 245/45 R19, the Matador MP93 Nordicca is projected to cost €26.64 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €666 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Across the 6 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Matador MP93 Nordicca stops 9.5% longer than premium rivals, 2.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 55/100, and owners rate it 7.6/10 in the wet from 8 reviews.
How good is the Matador MP93 Nordicca in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Matador MP93 Nordicca stops 4.7% longer than premium rivals, 1.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 44/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the dry from 8 reviews.
How good is the Matador MP93 Nordicca in the snow?
Across the 4 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Matador MP93 Nordicca stops 1.1% longer than premium rivals, 0.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 11.9% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 snow-traction tests, it is 3.5% worse than premium rivals, 1.2% worse than mid-range rivals and 13.5% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 43/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the snow from 8 reviews.
How good is the Matador MP93 Nordicca on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Matador MP93 Nordicca stops 0.7% shorter than premium rivals, 2.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 1.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 49/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 on ice from 8 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Matador MP93 Nordicca?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Matador MP93 Nordicca's rolling resistance is 5.8% higher than premium rivals, 0.7% lower than mid-range rivals and 3.5% higher than budget rivals.
More questions about the Matador MP93 Nordicca(8)
How many miles does the Matador MP93 Nordicca last?
Based on test and owner data, the Matador MP93 Nordicca is expected to last around 32,483 miles (52,276 km).
What do owners say about the Matador MP93 Nordicca?
Across 8 owner ratings the Matador MP93 Nordicca averages 82%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 7.5. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Matador MP93 Nordicca cost to run?
In 245/45 R19, the Matador MP93 Nordicca is projected to cost €26.64 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €666 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4, at €26.23.
What is the Matador MP93 Nordicca's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Matador MP93 Nordicca most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Matador MP93 Nordicca?
Owners rate the Matador MP93 Nordicca 8.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Matador MP93 Nordicca wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Matador MP93 Nordicca 8.2 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 2,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Matador MP93 Nordicca again?
100% of owners say they would buy the Matador MP93 Nordicca again, based on the 8 owner reviews that answered the question. 38% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Matador MP93 Nordicca come in?
The Matador MP93 Nordicca is available in 94 sizes, ranging from 155-275/40-80 R13-20.
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Drivers report the Matador MP93 Nordicca feels surprisingly close to premium winter tires, with strong grip and confidence in dry and wet conditions and capable performance in snow/ice when encountered. Many highlight low noise, a soft/comfortable ride, and stable handling/feedback, often noting good fuel economy and excellent value for money. The main recurring caveat is that long-term wear and durability are still unproven for several reviewers after only a first season or limited mileage.
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Owner ratings averaged from 8 ratings
Owner score82%
Snow Grip84%
Dry Grip84%
Road Feedback84%
Comfort83%
Wear82%
Handling79%
Wet Grip76%
Ice Grip75%
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“Immediately after installation, it impressed me because it is almost noiseless on dry roads at all speeds. Soft tire like a premium brand and yet excellent response in maneuvers. Low fuel consumption, I tested it as in...”
“Tires are ideal for everyday using in cities or motorway too. Pleasant handling and feedback, quite, good ride at all types roads ( wet, dry, ice ) .Comfortable ride because material of tires is not hard. Problably for...”
Let me add my impressions. I bought a new car and urgently needed new winter tires, on steel rims, December 2024. Skoda Scala 1.5 evo2Tsi 150HP. Since I have had many years of experience with winter Viking Wintech tires, I decided on this group again. The choice is always good with Czech-Slovak brands from Continental.
Dry handling - very good.
In the wet, everything is fine, then I don't even drive on the border.
There was hardly any snow this winter, but they were ok even then (I live exactly on the border between Hungary and Serbia).
The tire is soft and quiet, the ride is comfortable. Almost identical to premium brands in everything.
The car handles well, consumption is extremely decent. No wear for now, I made about 4000 km so far with them.
205-55-R16 91H is in question. I am satisfied. I think this type of tire is still the best value for money. So, in conclusion, I will always stick to these brands: Matador,Barum,Viking for as my choice for winter.
Immediately after installation, it impressed me because it is almost noiseless on dry roads at all speeds. Soft tire like a premium brand and yet excellent response in maneuvers. Low fuel consumption, I tested it as in the factory test. I did not drive on snow and ice because there is none for now.
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This is my first winter using the Matador Nordica tires, and I’ve driven over 10,000 km (6,000+ miles) in various conditions—wet, snowy, and dry. In my opinion, they’ve performed very well.
The handling feels solid, and I get good feedback from the road. The fuel economy is also impressive, and the tire noise is not bad. Most of the noise I notice comes from aerodynamics rather than the tires themselves.
I’ve had a few emergency braking situations, and fortunately, the tires stopped in time every time. Of course, a key factor in such situations is the driver’s reactions.
Overall, I can confidently recommend these tires. If you’re a responsible driver who doesn’t push the limits of physics, you can fully rely on them. However, I can’t comment on their wear yet, as this is still my first season with them.
For the price, I think they’re an excellent choice.
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Tires are ideal for everyday using in cities or motorway too. Pleasant handling and feedback, quite, good ride at all types roads ( wet, dry, ice ) .Comfortable ride because material of tires is not hard. Problably for use 2 or 3 winter season ( or 25000km) We will see....
I don't know how will they last or keep their performance in coming years but initially they perform and feel like a true premium winter tire. Most mid grade or budget winters does well in snow and ice conditions (MP93 is no exception, especially amazing in terms of lateral snow grip) but this one excels in wet and dry conditions as well. Steering feel and road feedback is surprisingly good for a thick sidewall snow tire, very strong cold try tarmac grip, they just grip and go. They also give confidence on wet, there is no unusual reaction even in sudden movements or braking. The sidewall of the tire is a little too stiff, which is probably why the steering is sharp and sensitive despite of the relatively large sidewall (205/60R16).. For the price, they are simply amazing, strongly recommended.
I decided to go for cheaper but good tires as this Astra became my second car and I'm not putting much miles on it anymore. As we know this segment of tires can be hit or miss but no regrets so far. I can't really say much on comfort as 215/60R16 is comfortable and not sporty size regardless of tire model :)
It is a relatively cheap winter tire but its perfect for people who just want to be safe in those colder months. It is no means a performance tire so dont expect much but it does its job.
