P8 of 11
Beat 30% of the field
2018 AMS Winter Tire Test
Recommended.
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 Test Results
Tested 2016 to 2018
6 publications
Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 averages a finish of 13th.
- 8Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 13thAverage finish
- 37%Field beaten on average
- 6Publications
8 tests, 2016 to 2018
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 37%
Record by discipline
Where the Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P5.5 of 9.5 | 44% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P5 of 11 | 60% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P5.5 of 9.5 | 44% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P4 of 9.5 | 68% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P8.5 of 9.5 | 12% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 2 | P6.5 of 9.5 | 32% | - |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P4 of 8 | 57% | - |
| Snow Handling | 1 | P8 of 11 | 30% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P8 of 8 | 0% | - |
| Ice Traction | 1 | P8 of 8 | 0% | - |
| Ice Handling | 1 | P3 of 8 | 71% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 1 | P5 of 11 | 60% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P8.5 of 9.5 | 12% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nokian WR D4
8 shared: 1 ahead, 7 behind
|
8 | 1 | 7 | - | 13% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip 9
8 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind
|
8 | 0 | 8 | - | 0% |
 Pirelli Cinturato Winter
7 shared: 2 ahead, 5 behind
|
7 | 2 | 5 | - | 29% |
 Kumho Winter Craft WP51
6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind
|
6 | 4 | 2 | - | 67% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 860
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Vredestein Snowtrac 5
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Hankook Winter i cept RS2
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Michelin Alpin 5
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop Winter Sport 5
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Giti GitiWinterW1
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Uniroyal MS+ 77
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Barum Polaris 3
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Firestone Winterhawk 3
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 This tire | 8 | 0 | 13th | 37% |
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 Successor | 5 | 0 | 16th | 37% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 8 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.
The Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 delivers mid-pack winter performance with occasional solid showings but notable weaknesses that limit its standings. Across eight winter tests it averages 13.4th, with best overall results around upper-midfield (6/16 ADAC 2018; 8/11 AMS 2018) and several lower placements, indicating inconsistency across sizes and test methodologies.
Key positives include respectable wet and dry handling/braking in select tests and competitive pricing. However, hydroplaning resistance, rolling resistance, and ice performance are recurring weaknesses, and snow metrics are generally average-to-below. These deficits suppress overall competitiveness despite some competent handling results.
Performance Strengths
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Dry Performance
Moderate
Details
- 5/11 dry braking (+6%) in 2018 AMS 205/55 R16
- 5/11 dry handling (+1.3%) in 2018 AMS 205/55 R16
-
Wet Handling/Braking
Moderate
Details
- 5/11 wet braking (+4.5%) in 2018 AMS 205/55 R16
- 2/8 wet handling (+1.4%) in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
-
Value/Pricing
Moderate
Details
- 3/11 price in 2018 AMS (close to best, +10.6%)
-
Wet braking
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
good wet braking
- 2018 AMS Winter Tire Test (2018)
Performance Weaknesses
-
Aquaplaning Resistance
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- 10/11 straight aquaplaning (+15.9%) in 2018 AMS 205/55 R16
- 7/8 straight aquaplaning (+13%) in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
poor aquaplaning resistance
- 2018 AMS Winter Tire Test (2018)
-
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency
Strong
Details
- 10/11 rolling resistance (+25.6%) in 2018 AMS 205/55 R16
- 7/8 rolling resistance (+12%) in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
-
Ice Performance
Strong
Details
- 8/8 ice braking (+21.8%) in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
- 8/8 ice traction (+26.8%) in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
-
Snow Performance
Moderate
Details
- 7/8 snow braking (+6.5%) in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
- 8/11 snow handling (+4.7%) in 2018 AMS 205/55 R16
-
Overall Consistency/Competitiveness
Moderate
Details
- 37/43 overall in 2016 Auto Bild market overview
- 21/52 in 2018 AutoBild 195/65 R15 shootout (qualification stage)
-
Rolling resistance
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
Slightly wear on wet roads and in the snow, high fuel consumption
- 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2018)high rolling resistance
- 2018 AMS Winter Tire Test (2018)
-
Wet handling
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
Unbalanced during wet handling
- 2018 AMS Winter Tire Test (2018)
Every test, newest first 8
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2018 4 tests
P9 of 12
Beat 27% of the field
P6 of 16
Beat 67% of the field
P21 of 52
Beat 61% of the field
2017 1 test
P6 of 8
Beat 29% of the field
2016 3 tests
P37 of 49
Beat 17% of the field
P10 of 14
Beat 31% of the field
P10 of 15
Beat 36% of the field
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