Nexen Winguard Snow G3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

16^th

Average Position

10^th

Best Result

26^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across five winter tests, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 delivers mixed performance: respectable dry braking and low external noise, acceptable snow capability, but persistent weaknesses in wet grip and aquaplaning. It occasionally scores mid-pack overall but trends toward lower-mid rankings in larger fields, with no major awards. Value/pricing can be competitive.
Wet performance is the primary limiter, with repeated bottom-third results in wet braking/handling and aquaplaning. Snow results are generally mid-pack, and dry braking can be a relative bright spot. Rolling resistance and wear are also mediocre to weak in key tests, constraining overall standing.

Performance Strengths

Dry Braking and Noise/Comfort Value Moderate Details
• 3rd place dry braking in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+2% from best)
• 7th/22 dry braking in 2021 Auto Bild (+22.4% from best)
• 1st/22 for external noise in 2021 Auto Bild
• Price: 3rd/14 in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+29.4% from best)
Snow Performance (general capability) Moderate Details
• Snow braking 10/14 (+3.1% from best) and snow traction 8/14 (+2.5% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
• Snow handling 13/21 (+3.3% from best) in 2021 Auto Bild

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• Wet braking 12/22 (+10.8%), wet handling 17/22 (+5.1%), wet circle 19/22 (+3.8%) in 2021 Auto Bild
• Wet braking 12/14 (+16.1%), subj. wet handling 10/14 (+80%) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
• Wet braking 19/55 (+9% from best) in 2024 Autobild 55-tire braking test
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• Curved aquaplaning 21/22 (+24%) and straight aquaplaning 17/22 (+11.8%) in 2021 Auto Bild
• Straight aquaplaning 12/14 (+15.7%) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
Wear and Efficiency Moderate Details
• Wear 20/20 (+37.2% from best) in 2021 Auto Bild
• Rolling resistance 16/22 (+26.1%) in 2021 Auto Bild; 8/14 (+9.3%) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
Snow Braking Consistency Moderate Details
• Snow braking 27/33 (+12.1%) in 2024 Autobild braking test
• Snow braking 25/35 (+7.7%) in 2021 Autobild market overview

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

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2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The NEXEN Winguard Snow'G3 has good and bad. In the dry and on the snowy road, he did not get more than a satisfactory rating, which led to the downgrading of the overall rating. It gets good ratin...

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