Nexen Winguard Sport 3

Name: Nexen Winguard Sport 3
Brand: Nexen

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is a Central European winter tire with low external noise and favorable comfort results. Braking and snow performance vary between tests, while one comparison found poor aquaplaning resistance.

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Tests say 9^th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P9 of 12 · 2026 See every test

Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Wet Snow, Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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 October 2026.

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Tire Reviews Score

Nexen Winguard Sport 3

8.5/10

Better than 79% of winter tires

Limited Confidence
2 tests

Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source	Better than	Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 2 publications · 2026	79%	100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet	–	0%
Combined	79%	8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Held at 8.5: a tire needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category	Better than	Weight	Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet	70%	30%	2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow	63%	23%	2
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice	Not tested, counted as average	18%	–
DryBraking and handling on dry roads	43%	17%	2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost	65%	6%	2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort	94%	5%	1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface	88%	2
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface	66%	1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface	63%	1

Confidence

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Its own test results decide 84% of the test figure. The other 16% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

2026 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P9 / 12
2026 2026 AvD Winter Tire Test AvD · 225/45 R17 P8 / 15

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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 averages a finish of 9th.

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0 Test Wins

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The latest test

2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test P9 of 12

The Nexen Winguard Sport 3 finished ninth and was rated satisfactory. It is quiet and stops well in the wet, but its aquaplaning resistance and dry braking are among the weakest in the field.

Strong: Noise Weak: Dry Braking, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Every independent test of the Nexen Winguard Sport 3, newest first
Year	Test	Result	Award
2026	2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18	P9 / 12
2026	2026 AvD Winter Tire TestAvD · 225/45 R17	P8 / 15	gut (Good)

In 225/45 R17, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is projected to cost €26.64 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €666 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 AvD Winter Tire Test.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6€22.96

Michelin Alpin 7€24.26

Nexen Winguard Sport 3€26.64

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3€30.04

Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles

Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.

Dimensions & Label Scores

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Size Range131 sizes available

195-315Width30-70Profile16-22Rim84-115 T-WLoad/Speed Index2025First On Market

EU LabelAcross 131 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Fuel

C94%

D6%

Wet

B86%

C14%

Noise

72-75dB B

3PMSF on 130 of 131 sizes

Frequently Asked Questions

How good is the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 in the wet?

Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 stops 1% longer than premium rivals, 3.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 12.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 70/100.

How good is the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 in the dry?

Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 stops 2.5% longer than premium rivals, 2% longer than mid-range rivals and 5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 43/100.

How good is the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 in the snow?

Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 stops 0.1% longer than premium rivals, 2.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 1% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 1% worse than premium rivals, 0.7% better than mid-range rivals and 1.1% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 63/100.

How fuel efficient is the Nexen Winguard Sport 3?

Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3's rolling resistance is 3.4% higher than premium rivals, 1.1% lower than mid-range rivals and 1.3% lower than budget rivals.

How many miles does the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 last?

Based on test and owner data, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is expected to last around 23,715 miles (38,165 km).

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How much does the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 cost to run?

In 225/45 R17, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is projected to cost €26.64 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €666 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 AvD Winter Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6, at €22.96.

What is the Nexen Winguard Sport 3's EU tire label rating?

Across its range, the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.

What sizes does the Nexen Winguard Sport 3 come in?

The Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is available in 166 sizes, ranging from 195-315/30-70 R16-22.

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