Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 Reviews - Page 2

Given 32% while driving a Dacia Duster 4x4 (215/65 R16) on mostly country roads for 0 average miles
Tires went wobbly right after 10000km. Unrepairable with 3 different tire balancing machines. Simply 2of4 tires were shot.Do not expect these tires to be reliable , the price tells you all. Definitelly won't buy or recommend these any more.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on December 28, 2019
Given 61% while driving a Tesla Model 3 (230/45 R18 W) on mostly motorways for 5,000 average miles
Bought these tires because they were cheaper compared to other Ultra High Performance tires (Michelin PS4S, Pirreli Sotozzero, Vrendstein Wintrac). We don't get much snow and I thought for 3 months these will be fine until I switch to my normal summer tires. I have a 450HP all wheel drive electric car.

Turns out, the tires have weak lateral sidewalls and as such handling on my car suffers a lot (and I like a sporty drive). A lot of fine dust rubber from the rear tires ends up on the car's paint and glues on to it - something I didn't expect would happen and washing this dust from the paint is very difficult to do. Tires are also a bit noisy. Decent tires but wouldn't buy again.
Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on December 23, 2019
Given 68% while driving a Ford Fiesta ST180 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 0 spirited miles
Tires are a bit noisy and the handling got a bit vague. Good anti aquaplaning (160kmh+ in heavy rain) and an overall safe feeling
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on November 11, 2019
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Given 80% while driving a Honda Accord Tourer Type S (225/45 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
Absolutely happy with tires. Used as All Season Tires. Completed 5000miles/8000km
Tires been used average driving conditions, average weather all year. (From -12 to +31 Celsius, UK conditions)
Front tires left ~7mm, rear tires left ~8mm
Few times crossed paddle with no issue
Great tires for affordable price
Helpful 50 - tire reviewed on July 10, 2019
Given 92% while driving a Toyota Auris (215/45 R17 V) on mostly motorways for 20,000 easy going miles
These are great tires, I use them on a Auris Hybrid for about 20k miles and mostly motorways driving plus some country lanes and some A &B roads, they are absolutely brilliant in wet, very good in dry and snow and ice just grippy as on dry surface. Most important factor before my purchase was the noise level , and they exceeded my expectation, these tires are quieter than many summer tires, which is something unusual. Comfortable, safe, and reasonably priced i can highly recommend them. Fuel efficiency is also not much affected, they are typical euro winter tires. 👍
Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on March 16, 2019
Given 83% while driving a Mazda 3 Sport 2.2 Diesel 185 BHP (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Cant say much. Basically i was looking for not too expensive tire and that was it. On dry it is great. Wet grip is not that good but on snow and ice it is handling extremely well. I drove 2000 km by now. Wearing is not something i can comment on but i am surprised the tires are still okay given the fact i was driving on something most people would correct me if i say it is a road :D. I would probably buy this again. Not too many tires are better than this and for the price it is a bargain.
Helpful 31 - tire reviewed on March 12, 2019
Given 75% while driving a Honda Civic 1.5T (235/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
To be fair it was ultimately price that took me to these tires but they did have some decent reviews. They were fitted the day the snow arrived and the performance over the original fit Michelin primacy 3's was chalk and cheese but to be fair even the worst winter tires generally work in proper snow. Where these nexen's really do surprise is colder temps and the greasy roads that the british weather excels in. Temps in the UK seem to bounce from around zero one day to ten degrees above the next day so obviously winter tires tend to complain in higher temps, but again the nexen's manage to do this without the embarrassing howl of understeer that poor winters serve up. Wet braking is similarly good as well. I've used around seven types of winter tire over the years,generally branded,and where these aren't as good as Michelin Alpin 4's/5's,there not a mile off. Factor in the price difference and once I see how they wear compared to the Alpin's(they were great) I would probably buy these again.
Helpful 27 - tire reviewed on February 9, 2019
Given 100% while driving a Ford Kuga (235/45 R19 V) on a combination of roads for 2,000 easy going miles
I have just purchased a new Ford Kuga and I'm going on my annual ski holiday in a few weeks time, this is the second set of Winguard Sport I have purchased and for the life of me I don't know why people would want to spend silly money when all they need to do is a little internet revision on these tires, Last year in the Alps driving through 8" of snow and up hills and they felt brilliant and not for one moment did I thin I was going to get stuck, I don't drive aggressively but these tires deliver everything that I require, managed to get all four tires and fitting for under £500, I would buy these again every time and driving in the Alps these tires give me a sense of confidence.
Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on December 26, 2018
Given 94% while driving a BMW 330D Touring (255/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
Considering the size of the tires and the price of the competitors this is a very good tire. Would recommend.
Helpful 36 - tire reviewed on November 29, 2018
Given 93% while driving a BMW 328i Coupe (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 5,000 spirited miles
Bought these 225/45R17 on my BMW 328ci e46. Its european winter tire, so don't expect much on snow and ice, expecially if you have rear wheel drive, but perfect for city and roadway. Comfortable, not noisy, good handling, low price.Drove ~5000km and i don't see any wear (;
Helpful 65 - tire reviewed on October 5, 2018
Given 81% while driving a BMW 320D (225/45 R17 H) on mostly motorways for 1,000 spirited miles
I put these tires on my BMW E90 320d, 2 months ago, used them for 1500 Km's and I'm very pleased with my choice. For what I paid, they are very VFM tires, at least 30% less price than other brand name tires. Although I haven't tried them on snow, the handling is quite nice both on wet and dry roads. In fact, this brand makes me thinking seriously to try it's summer tires too next time. Finally, the performance of this tire on the 2017 ADAC winter tires test, was the reason I bought them and I'm quite happy for this choice of mine, so far.
Helpful 56 - tire reviewed on February 11, 2018
Audi A3 Sportback (225/45 R17 V) on mostly town for 250 average miles
I bought these tires a week ago relying on Auto Bild Winter Tire Test. Was looking for low cost tire and decided to go with these. My summer tires are Pirelli Cinturato P7 (not new version). After changing tires my first impressions are definitely silence and comfort. Huge relief after Pirelli tires. I drove 350 km on wet road last night (120-180 km/h ) and didnt have a problem at all. My only concern is understeering. Im not an expert but surely felt understeering a lot more on these tires.
Helpful 317 - tire reviewed on November 26, 2017