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Matador Basic

MP93 NORDICCA

6.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index
average ✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/40 R18 among 40 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Price from
89,38 €
in 235/40 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Your size 235/40 R18 Speed / Load: 95V XL
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 89,38 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the MP93 Nordicca evaluated

6.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,6 / 10 · average PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/40 R18 among 40 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 66
+2 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Snow (3)
snow braking 61
+2 % 2 Tests
snow traction 71
−2 % 2 Tests
snow handling 87
+3 % 1 test
Wet 29
≈ average 4 Tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 28
≈ average 4 Tests
Aquaplaning 33
+2 % 2 Tests
wet handling 20
−4 % 2 Tests
Dry 10
−2 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 10
−1 % 2 Tests
dry handling 26
−2 % 1 test
Ice –
Not measured. 1 test 1 test
what it consists of Ice (1)
ice braking 49
≈ average 1 test
Economy 35
−7 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 70
−5 % 2 Tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 26
−9 % 1 test
Noise and comfort 58
+1 % 2 Tests noise only
what it consists of Noise and comfort (1)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 93
+2 % 2 Tests
Where it is strong
no discipline in the group's top quarter
Where it falls behind
Dryworse than 90 % · −2 %
Economyworse than 65 % · −7 %

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🚗
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Matador MP93 NORDICCA stands in size 235/40 R18

Compared with 22 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 6,6 89,38 €
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 160,49 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 151,94 € Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.7 131,24 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 159,28 € Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 141,65 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 136,76 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 130,04 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 8.0 112,32 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 132,90 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 118,82 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 136,56 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 7.5 151,56 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 128,60 € Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 106,22 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 89,38 € This tyre Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.5 75,98 € Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 122,92 € Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 5.5 105,61 € Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 93,84 € Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.0 76,61 € Zeetex WH1000 4.6 76,68 € Minerva S210 XL MFS M+S 4.2 187,00 €
4,2 median 7,5 9,1
15. rank in the group of 22 compared
32 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,9 below the group median group median 7,5
−2,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (22)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 160,49 € +71,11 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 151,94 € +62,56 €
  3. 3. 8.7 Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 131,24 € +41,86 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 159,28 € +69,90 €
  5. 4. 8.6 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 141,65 € +52,27 €
  6. 6. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 136,76 € +47,38 €
  7. 7. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 130,04 € +40,66 €
  8. 8. 8.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 112,32 € +22,94 €
  9. 9. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 132,90 € +43,52 €
  10. 9. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 118,82 € +29,44 €
  11. 11. 7.5 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 136,56 € +47,18 €
  12. 11. 7.5 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 151,56 € +62,18 €
  13. 13. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 128,60 € +39,22 €
  14. 13. 7.4 Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 106,22 € +16,84 €
  15. 15. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA This tyre 89,38 €
  16. 16. 6.5 Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 75,98 € −13,40 €
  17. 17. 6.4 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 122,92 € +33,54 €
  18. 18. 5.5 Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 105,61 € +16,23 €
  19. 19. 5.3 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 93,84 € +4,46 €
  20. 20. 5.0 Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 76,61 € −12,77 €
  21. 21. 4.6 Zeetex WH1000 76,68 € −12,70 €
  22. 22. 4.2 Minerva S210 XL MFS M+S 187,00 € +97,62 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

89 € ÷ 50 100 km × 100
0,18 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 235/40 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 0,18 €
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 0,42 €

Of the tyres compared, Matador MP93 NORDICCA has the lowest cost per 100 km.

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Matador MP93 NORDICCA belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 235/40 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15855140000
EAN4050496001896
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Matador
Tread MP93 NORDICCA
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Áno
Ochrana disku Áno - FR
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 9,0
2026
7. place
Auto Bild winter tire test for SUVs 225/55 R18 2026
10 tyres
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2025
11. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
31 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 235/40 R18.

Current lowest
89,38 €
↘ 1,61 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
86,78 €
21.8.2026
Highest for the period
94,68 €
23.6.2026
94,68 86,78 89,38 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 90,84 € 23.6.2026: 92,64 € 23.6.2026: 94,68 € 23.6.2026: 90,84 € 24.6.2026: 92,64 € 24.6.2026: 94,68 € 24.6.2026: 90,84 € 25.6.2026: 92,64 € 25.6.2026: 94,68 € 25.6.2026: 90,84 € 25.6.2026: 90,06 € 2.7.2026: 89,94 € 4.7.2026: 90,06 € 4.7.2026: 89,94 € 5.7.2026: 90,06 € 5.7.2026: 89,94 € 6.7.2026: 90,06 € 6.7.2026: 89,94 € 7.7.2026: 90,06 € 7.7.2026: 89,94 € 8.7.2026: 90,06 € 8.7.2026: 89,94 € 9.7.2026: 90,06 € 9.7.2026: 89,94 € 10.7.2026: 90,06 € 10.7.2026: 89,94 € 11.7.2026: 90,06 € 11.7.2026: 89,94 € 12.7.2026: 90,06 € 12.7.2026: 89,94 € 13.7.2026: 90,06 € 13.7.2026: 89,94 € 14.7.2026: 90,06 € 14.7.2026: 89,94 € 15.7.2026: 90,06 € 15.7.2026: 89,94 € 16.7.2026: 90,06 € 16.7.2026: 89,94 € 17.7.2026: 90,06 € 17.7.2026: 89,94 € 18.7.2026: 90,06 € 18.7.2026: 89,94 € 19.7.2026: 90,06 € 19.7.2026: 89,94 € 20.7.2026: 90,06 € 20.7.2026: 89,94 € 21.8.2026: 86,78 € 21.9.2026: 88,51 € 24.9.2026: 87,64 € 25.9.2026: 86,78 € 25.9.2026: 87,64 € 26.9.2026: 86,78 € 26.9.2026: 87,64 € 27.9.2026: 86,78 € 27.9.2026: 87,64 € 28.9.2026: 86,78 € 28.9.2026: 87,64 € 29.9.2026: 86,78 € 29.9.2026: 87,64 € 1.10.2026: 86,78 € 1.10.2026: 87,64 € 3.10.2026: 86,78 € 3.10.2026: 87,64 € 4.10.2026: 86,78 € 4.10.2026: 87,64 € 5.10.2026: 86,78 € 5.10.2026: 87,64 € 6.10.2026: 86,78 € 6.10.2026: 87,64 € 8.10.2026: 88,51 € 8.10.2026: 89,38 € 10.10.2026: 88,51 € 10.10.2026: 89,38 € 13.10.2026: 88,51 € 13.10.2026: 89,38 € 14.10.2026: 88,51 € 14.10.2026: 89,38 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

User reviews

What owners say

4,3
★★★★☆
from 7 reviews
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Expected lifespan
50 100 km
Reliability:confidence-high
RO
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Skoda Scala 1.5 evo2Tsi MY2024 · 205/55 R16 · 4 023 km
★★★★★

Let me add my impressions. I bought a new car and urgently needed new winter tires, on steel rims, December 2024. Skoda Scala 1.5 evo2Tsi 150HP. Since I have had many years of experience with winter Viking Wintech tires, I decided on this group again. The choice is always good with Czech-Slovak brands from Continental.
Dry handling - very good.
In the wet, everything is fine, then I don't even drive on the border.
There was hardly any snow this winter, but they were ok even then (I live exactly on the border between Hungary and Serbia).
The tire is soft and quiet, the ride is comfortable. Almost identical to premium brands in everything.
The car handles well, consumption is extremely decent. No wear for now, I made about 4000 km so far with them.
205-55-R16 91H is in question. I am satisfied. I think this type of tire is still the best value for money. So, in conclusion, I will always stick to these brands: Matador,Barum,Viking for as my choice for winter.

MI
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Honda Civic 1.8 VTEC Sport · 205/55 R16 · 161 km
★★★★☆

Immediately after installation, it impressed me because it is almost noiseless on dry roads at all speeds. Soft tire like a premium brand and yet excellent response in maneuvers. Low fuel consumption, I tested it as in the factory test. I did not drive on snow and ice because there is none for now.

RO
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Skoda Octavia estate · 205/55 R16 · 9 656 km
★★★★☆

This is my first winter using the Matador Nordica tires, and I’ve driven over 10,000 km (6,000+ miles) in various conditions—wet, snowy, and dry. In my opinion, they’ve performed very well.
The handling feels solid, and I get good feedback from the road. The fuel economy is also impressive, and the tire noise is not bad. Most of the noise I notice comes from aerodynamics rather than the tires themselves.
I’ve had a few emergency braking situations, and fortunately, the tires stopped in time every time. Of course, a key factor in such situations is the driver’s reactions.
Overall, I can confidently recommend these tires. If you’re a responsible driver who doesn’t push the limits of physics, you can fully rely on them. However, I can’t comment on their wear yet, as this is still my first season with them.
For the price, I think they’re an excellent choice.

SA
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Skoda · 225/45 R18 · 16 093 km
★★★★☆

Tyres are ideal for everyday using in cities or motorway too. Pleasant handling and feedback, quite, good ride at all types roads ( wet, dry, ice ) .Comfortable ride because material of tyres is not hard. Problably for use 2 or 3 winter season ( or 25000km) We will see....

BU
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Mazda 3 Series · 205/60 R16 · 1 609 km
★★★★★

I don't know how will they last or keep their performance in coming years but initially they perform and feel like a true premium winter tyre. Most mid grade or budget winters does well in snow and ice conditions (MP93 is no exception, especially amazing in terms of lateral snow grip) but this one excels in wet and dry conditions as well. Steering feel and road feedback is surprisingly good for a thick sidewall snow tyre, very strong cold try tarmac grip, they just grip and go. They also give confidence on wet, there is no unusual reaction even in sudden movements or braking. The sidewall of the tire is a little too stiff, which is probably why the steering is sharp and sensitive despite of the relatively large sidewall (205/60R16).. For the price, they are simply amazing, strongly recommended.

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