The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 is a studded winter tire with good wet-road braking, handling and aquaplaning resistance in its one independent test. Weak snow braking and traction, sudden front-grip loss on winter surfaces and intrusive noise are its main compromises.
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 February 2026.
The BEST Studded Tires for 2025 P6 of 8
The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 features the hardest rubber compound in the test, resulting in significant grip challenges on winter surfaces, particularly struggling with snow adhesion compared to other test participants. The grip balance is heavily understeer-biased, with the front wheels consistently losing grip first in a sudden, unpredictable manner that provides little warning to the driver. Safety levels improve considerably on asphalt where aquaplaning resistance is good and both braking distances and cornering behavior maintain high standards, especially on wet surfaces. However, the tire's major drawback is an unacceptably high noise level that becomes intrusive, making it the loudest option in the test.
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The BEST Studded Tires for 2025Vi Bilagare · 235/60 R18 | P6 / 8 |
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