The Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 is a studless Nordic winter touring tire with generally favorable noise results and strong snow and ice braking in one test. Winter grip varies sharply between tests, while wet handling, braking and rolling resistance are recurring limitations against comparable winter tires.
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 January 2025.
Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Nexen Winguard Ice+ WH43 averages a finish of 8th.
Finishing position in each test
2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tire Test P8 of 17
Winter/snow tires in general have weaker handling and wet- and dry-braking performance but Excellent ratings for winter traction and braking. Still, this Nexen earns a Poor rating for handling, fairing worse than the segment as a whole, even while it earns Excellent ratings for ride comfort and low noise, as well as for snow/ice handling.
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tire TestConsumer Reports · 215/60 R16 | P8 / 17 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tire TestVi Bilagare · 205/60 R16 | P5 / 8 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tire TestTest World · 205/55 R16 | P10 / 12Nordic Friction Winter Tires |
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