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Matador Basic

MP93 NORDICCA

6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R17 among 54 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
79,43 €
in 225/45 R17
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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.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 225/45 R17 94V XL EAN: 4050496002121 SAP: 15854970000
MATADOR MP93 NORDICCA, FR
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 79,43 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the Matador MP93 NORDICCA evaluated

6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,8 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R17 among 54 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 8 measurements · 4 tests
beats 35 of 66
54 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 3 tests
beats 38 of 65
65 +1,8 %
snow traction 3 tests
beats 20 of 56
32 ≈ average
snow handling 2 tests
beats 22 of 57
39 ≈ average
Wet from 14 measurements · 6 tests
beats 29 of 77
38 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 5 tests
beats 27 of 76
41 +1,6 %
Aquaplaning 3 tests
beats 28 of 62
50 +3,1 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 8 of 58
7 −2,3 %
Dry from 5 measurements · 3 tests
beats 11 of 60
19 −1,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 3 tests
beats 4 of 60
6 −1,7 %
dry handling 2 tests
beats 29 of 55
51 ≈ average
Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test 1 test
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 1 test
beats 21 of 45
47 ≈ average
Economy from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 28 of 61
47 −4,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 3 tests
beats 21 of 60
39 −3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 2 tests
beats 25 of 52
51 −1,1 %
Noise and comfort from 3 measurements · 3 tests noise only
beats 36 of 61
60 +1,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 3 tests
beats 54 of 59
93 +1,4 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 81 % Economy worse than 53 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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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 225/45 R17

Compared with 32 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 6,8 79,43 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 135,90 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 110,25 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 117,61 € Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 144,04 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 111,22 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 108,20 € Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 96,79 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 86,87 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 88,54 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 94,26 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 110,03 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 103,98 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 106,17 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 94,90 € Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 94,19 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 85,55 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 117,23 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 104,02 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 99,43 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 73,68 € better and cheaper Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 90,54 € Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 108,67 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 101,66 € Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 177,06 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 79,52 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 79,43 € This tyre Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 79,39 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 86,49 € Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 113,22 € Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 72,53 € Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 61,53 € Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 84,94 €
5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
26. rank in the group of 32 compared
19 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,7 below the group median group median 7,5
−3,0 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 135,90 € +56,47 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 110,25 € +30,82 €
  3. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 117,61 € +38,18 €
  4. 4. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 144,04 € +64,61 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 111,22 € +31,79 €
  6. 6. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 108,20 € +28,77 €
  7. 7. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 96,79 € +17,36 €
  8. 7. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 86,87 € +7,44 €
  9. 7. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 88,54 € +9,11 €
  10. 10. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 94,26 € +14,83 €
  11. 11. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 110,03 € +30,60 €
  12. 11. 7.8 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 103,98 € +24,55 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 106,17 € +26,74 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 94,90 € +15,47 €
  15. 14. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 94,19 € +14,76 €
  16. 16. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 85,55 € +6,12 €
  17. 17. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 117,23 € +37,80 €
  18. 17. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 104,02 € +24,59 €
  19. 17. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 99,43 € +20,00 €
  20. 17. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 73,68 € −5,75 €
  21. 17. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 90,54 € +11,11 €
  22. 17. 7.4 Giti GITIWINTER W2 108,67 € +29,24 €
  23. 23. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 101,66 € +22,23 €
  24. 24. 7.1 Michelin ALPIN 5 177,06 € +97,63 €
  25. 25. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 79,52 € +0,09 €
  26. 26. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA This tyre 79,43 €
  27. 27. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 79,39 € −0,04 €
  28. 28. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 86,49 € +7,06 €
  29. 29. 5.9 Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 113,22 € +33,79 €
  30. 30. 5.8 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 72,53 € −6,90 €
  31. 31. 5.7 Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 61,53 € −17,90 €
  32. 32. 5.2 Goodride SW608 XL 84,94 € +5,51 €
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 225/45 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15854970000
EAN4050496002121
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Matador
Tread MP93 NORDICCA
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - FR
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 4×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 13,0
2026
17. place
AutoBild winter tire test 245/45 R19 2026
19 tyres
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17. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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7. place
Auto Bild winter tire test for SUVs 225/55 R18 2026
10 tyres
Detail →
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 225/45 R17.

Current lowest
79,43 €
↘ 1,45 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
76,90 €
4.11.2026
Highest for the period
96,96 €
23.6.2026
96,96 76,90 79,43 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 80,60 € 23.6.2026: 82,75 € 23.6.2026: 96,96 € 23.6.2026: 80,60 € 24.6.2026: 82,75 € 24.6.2026: 96,96 € 24.6.2026: 80,60 € 25.6.2026: 82,75 € 25.6.2026: 96,96 € 25.6.2026: 80,60 € 25.6.2026: 79,90 € 2.7.2026: 79,80 € 4.7.2026: 79,90 € 4.7.2026: 79,80 € 5.7.2026: 79,90 € 5.7.2026: 79,80 € 6.7.2026: 79,90 € 6.7.2026: 79,80 € 7.7.2026: 79,90 € 7.7.2026: 79,80 € 8.7.2026: 79,90 € 8.7.2026: 79,80 € 9.7.2026: 79,90 € 9.7.2026: 79,80 € 10.7.2026: 79,90 € 10.7.2026: 79,80 € 11.7.2026: 79,90 € 11.7.2026: 79,80 € 12.7.2026: 79,90 € 12.7.2026: 79,80 € 13.7.2026: 79,90 € 13.7.2026: 79,80 € 14.7.2026: 79,90 € 14.7.2026: 79,80 € 15.7.2026: 79,90 € 15.7.2026: 79,80 € 16.7.2026: 79,90 € 16.7.2026: 79,80 € 17.7.2026: 79,90 € 17.7.2026: 79,80 € 18.7.2026: 79,90 € 18.7.2026: 79,80 € 19.7.2026: 79,90 € 19.7.2026: 79,80 € 20.7.2026: 79,90 € 20.7.2026: 79,80 € 21.8.2026: 77,42 € 21.9.2026: 78,97 € 25.9.2026: 77,42 € 25.9.2026: 78,97 € 26.9.2026: 77,42 € 26.9.2026: 78,97 € 27.9.2026: 77,42 € 27.9.2026: 78,97 € 28.9.2026: 77,42 € 28.9.2026: 78,97 € 29.9.2026: 77,42 € 29.9.2026: 78,97 € 1.10.2026: 77,42 € 1.10.2026: 78,97 € 3.10.2026: 77,42 € 3.10.2026: 78,97 € 4.10.2026: 77,42 € 4.10.2026: 78,97 € 5.10.2026: 77,42 € 5.10.2026: 78,97 € 6.10.2026: 77,42 € 6.10.2026: 78,97 € 8.10.2026: 79,90 € 10.10.2026: 78,97 € 10.10.2026: 79,90 € 13.10.2026: 78,97 € 13.10.2026: 79,90 € 14.10.2026: 78,97 € 14.10.2026: 79,90 € 15.10.2026: 78,97 € 15.10.2026: 79,90 € 20.10.2026: 78,97 € 20.10.2026: 79,90 € 21.10.2026: 78,97 € 21.10.2026: 79,90 € 23.10.2026: 80,37 € 23.10.2026: 79,90 € 23.10.2026: 78,97 € 23.10.2026: 79,90 € 28.10.2026: 78,97 € 28.10.2026: 79,90 € 29.10.2026: 78,97 € 29.10.2026: 79,90 € 30.10.2026: 78,97 € 30.10.2026: 79,90 € 1.11.2026: 78,97 € 1.11.2026: 79,90 € 2.11.2026: 78,97 € 2.11.2026: 79,90 € 2.11.2026: 80,19 € 3.11.2026: 79,90 € 3.11.2026: 80,19 € 3.11.2026: 79,43 € 4.11.2026: 76,90 € 5.11.2026: 79,43 € 8.11.2026: 79,43 €

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