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The Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 is a High Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.8
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Medium Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
83%
Wet Grip
73%
Road Feedback
73%
Handling
74%
Wear
87%
Comfort
77%
Buy again
75%
Snow Grip
82%
Ice Grip
73%
11 Reviews
77% Average
111,500 miles driven
8 Tests (avg: 13th)
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2

Winter Mid-Range
BETA
7.8 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Medium Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Comfort
80.9
0.32x / 1 test
Wet
75.7
1.93x / 6 tests
Snow
67.5
1.5x / 4 tests
Dry
67.2
1.13x / 3 tests
Ice
48.1
1.2x / 3 tests
Value
48
0.42x / 3 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Handling
76.9
5 tests
Braking
64.7
7 tests
Traction
61.5
2 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 8
Publications: 6
Period: 2016 - 2018
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 11
Avg Rating: 77.3%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.35
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2018 AMS Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2018 205/55 R16 8/11 10 metrics
2018 ACE All Season and Winter Tire Test ACE 2018 185/65 R15 9/12 0 metrics
2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2018 205/55 R16 6/16 0 metrics
2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout Auto Bild 2018 195/65 R15 21/52 0 metrics
2017 AC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 Auto Centrum 2017 185/65 R15 6/8 10 metrics
2016 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 37/43 0 metrics
2016 AZ Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 Auto Zeitung 2016 205/55 R16 10/14 0 metrics
2016 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC 2016 185/65 R15 10/15 0 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
8
Tests
13th
Average
6th
Best
37th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout
195/65 R15 • 2018
21st/52
2018 AMS Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2018
8th/11
Good in the snow, good wet braking.
Unbalanced during wet handling, poor aquaplaning resistance, high rolling resistance.
Recommended.
2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16
205/55 R16 • 2018
6th/16
Good in the dry, low wear
Slightly wear on wet roads and in the snow, high fuel consumption
View Test Results

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Review Summary

Based on 10 user reviews

Most drivers rate the Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 positively, praising its value, strong snow/ice confidence, decent dry/wet performance for the price, good comfort, and generally low noise. A minority report notable wet grip/braking weaknesses and, in one case, poor snow/ice confidence; one user found the tire loud and spongy. Considering the higher-weighted positive reviews, the overall sentiment is favorable with winter capability and price/performance as key strengths.

Strengths
  • Good snow and ice grip
  • Strong value for money
  • Comfortable ride
  • Low noise (most reports)
  • Decent dry performance
  • Adequate wet performance for price
  • Good wear/longevity
Areas for Improvement
  • Wet grip/braking could be better
  • Noise increases with mileage

Top 3 Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 Reviews

Given 56% while driving a BMW 335d (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Incredibly loud tires, rumbling since the first kilometer. Driving experience rather spongy but comfortably soft
Helpful 865
July 5, 2024
Given 72% while driving a SEAT Ibiza TSi (185/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 1,500 average miles
I was using nokian wr4 before, I didn't see a big difference between them, wet braking and wet grip were not very satisfying, but snow and ice grip was good.
Helpful 1066
April 5, 2023
Given 54% while driving a Audi 2.0tdi 140 sline sportback (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
I've been driving on these tires for two seasons now, they're ok in the dry, but nothing much. In the wet and rain, they are barely passable. They are dangerous on snow and ice, they do not inspire confidence. They are not noisy, are comfortable, they don't wear out much. I would not buy again
Helpful 1006
September 11, 2022

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Latest Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 Reviews

Given 84% while driving a Ford Mondeo TDCI (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
For the money it’s perfect tire
Helpful 999
November 15, 2021
Given 89% while driving a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI (185/60 R14 T) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Bought these because my Sava Eskimo S3+ needed replacement. For first winter I'm very impressed, very good grip in every condition. In comparison to Sava, they offer much more grip, especially in wet and they are much more quieter (previously on motorways I thought that irritating noise is coming from the wheel bearing or engine but after replacing tires noise was gone). I don't feel any difference in snow between Nexen and Sava but I feel much more confident driving on Nexen then Sava. Excellent tire for the money, highly recommended!!
Helpful 962
February 21, 2019
Given 89% while driving a Honda Accord Tourer Type S (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 9,000 spirited miles
Bought these tires in favor of the Nokian WR d3 because they were cheaper like 20 euros a pice . In the snow i was impressed , grip in the wet and dry is decent for my 210 hp 2.2 D Type S Accord . Its a solid tire , comfort is very good . I have used nexen as summer tires on my other cars and thats why i decided to give them a try on there winter tires , very happy with my purches ! I recomand theme
Helpful 568
October 9, 2017
Given 87% while driving a Renault Megane (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 2,000 average miles
Having these tires for about 5 months and they didn't dissapointed at all. I've noticed the change immediately and the feeling is pretty positive. I have been surprised how well they perform on both dry and wet, considering their price range.
I was thinking of buying more expensive tires, but I'm glad I bought these ones. So far, so good.
Helpful 595
March 30, 2017
Given 91% while driving a Fiat Scudo combi van (215/60 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 11,000 average miles
Wonderful Winter tire. Price and Quality %90
Helpful 606
March 29, 2017
Given 80% while driving a BMW 218d Active Tourer (205/60 R16 V) on mostly motorways for 7,000 spirited miles
Very good tire for the price! The initial 5000km they were very silent, not that much now at 10000km on them! Good fuel consumption! Have been using them on dry and wet tarmac in temperatures from -20 to 5 degrees (winter in Romania), but have seen some 10cm snow and a lot of slush these days and they seem reasuring up to 110km/h.
Helpful 749
February 8, 2017
Given 84% while driving a Vauxhall Combo 1.7 (185/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
These tires are great, finally got a bit of snow recently and got to play with them and they didn't disappoint. I drive quite hard and aggressive so I push the tires hard and in the wet I sometimes feel there struggling but never had an issue.
These tires were really well priced, are lasting well and inspire confidence in winter conditions.
Helpful 628
January 18, 2017
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