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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 215/55 R17 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
90,01 €
in 215/55 R17
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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 215/55 R17 98V XL EAN: 4050496001360 SAP: 15854890000
MATADOR MP93 NORDICCA, FR
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 90,01 €
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 215/55 R17 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 8 measurements · 4 tests
beats 32 of 63
52 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 3 tests
beats 37 of 63
65 +1,8 %
snow traction 3 tests
beats 18 of 54
32 ≈ average
snow handling 2 tests
beats 22 of 55
39 ≈ average
Wet from 14 measurements · 6 tests
beats 26 of 74
36 +1,9 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 5 tests
beats 25 of 74
41 +1,6 %
Aquaplaning 3 tests
beats 22 of 58
50 +3,1 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 7 of 56
7 −2,3 %
Dry from 5 measurements · 3 tests
beats 9 of 57
17 −1,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 3 tests
beats 4 of 57
6 −1,7 %
dry handling 2 tests
beats 27 of 53
51 ≈ average
Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test 1 test
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 1 test
beats 19 of 41
47 ≈ average
Economy from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 27 of 56
49 −3,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 3 tests
beats 19 of 56
39 −3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 2 tests
beats 27 of 51
51 −1,1 %
Noise and comfort from 3 measurements · 3 tests noise only
beats 32 of 57
57 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 3 tests
beats 52 of 56
93 +1,4 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 83 % Economy worse than 51 %

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 215/55 R17

Compared with 33 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 6,8 90,01 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 163,10 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 137,02 € Hankook W340 Winter i*cept evo 4 9.1 209,46 € Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 171,75 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 129,66 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 147,65 € Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 115,39 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 101,15 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 103,80 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 109,30 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 114,33 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 126,82 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 121,26 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 112,44 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 115,89 € Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 108,02 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 102,63 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 132,09 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 116,24 € Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 104,08 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 89,55 € better and cheaper Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 104,09 € Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 162,78 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 88,53 € better and cheaper Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 125,40 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 90,01 € This tyre Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 101,74 € Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 143,32 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 103,07 € Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 77,38 € Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 56,90 € Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 87,46 €
5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
27. rank in the group of 33 compared
18 % 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 are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (33)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 163,10 € +73,09 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 137,02 € +47,01 €
  3. 2. 9.1 Hankook W340 Winter i*cept evo 4 209,46 € +119,45 €
  4. 4. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 171,75 € +81,74 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 129,66 € +39,65 €
  6. 6. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 147,65 € +57,64 €
  7. 7. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 115,39 € +25,38 €
  8. 7. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 101,15 € +11,14 €
  9. 7. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 103,80 € +13,79 €
  10. 10. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 109,30 € +19,29 €
  11. 11. 7.8 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 114,33 € +24,32 €
  12. 11. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 126,82 € +36,81 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 121,26 € +31,25 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 112,44 € +22,43 €
  15. 14. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 115,89 € +25,88 €
  16. 14. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 108,02 € +18,01 €
  17. 17. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 102,63 € +12,62 €
  18. 18. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 132,09 € +42,08 €
  19. 18. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 116,24 € +26,23 €
  20. 18. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 104,08 € +14,07 €
  21. 18. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 89,55 € −0,46 €
  22. 22. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE
  23. 23. 7.1 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 104,09 € +14,08 €
  24. 23. 7.1 Michelin ALPIN 5 162,78 € +72,77 €
  25. 25. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 better and cheaper 88,53 € −1,48 €
  26. 25. 6.9 Radar DIMAX WINTER 125,40 € +35,39 €
  27. 27. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA This tyre 90,01 €
  28. 28. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 101,74 € +11,73 €
  29. 29. 6.6 Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 143,32 € +53,31 €
  30. 30. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 103,07 € +13,06 €
  31. 31. 5.8 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 77,38 € −12,63 €
  32. 32. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 56,90 € −33,11 €
  33. 33. 5.2 Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 87,46 € −2,55 €
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 215/55 R17
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15854890000
EAN4050496001360
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD 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 215/55 R17.

Current lowest
90,01 €
price stable
Lowest for the period
86,70 €
21.8.2026
Highest for the period
92,35 €
23.6.2026
92,35 86,70 90,01 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 90,29 € 23.6.2026: 92,35 € 23.6.2026: 90,29 € 24.6.2026: 92,35 € 24.6.2026: 90,29 € 25.6.2026: 92,35 € 25.6.2026: 90,29 € 26.6.2026: 90,41 € 26.6.2026: 90,29 € 27.6.2026: 90,41 € 27.6.2026: 90,29 € 28.6.2026: 90,41 € 28.6.2026: 90,29 € 29.6.2026: 90,41 € 29.6.2026: 90,29 € 30.6.2026: 90,41 € 30.6.2026: 90,29 € 1.7.2026: 90,41 € 1.7.2026: 90,29 € 2.7.2026: 90,41 € 2.7.2026: 90,29 € 2.7.2026: 89,40 € 4.7.2026: 90,41 € 4.7.2026: 89,40 € 5.7.2026: 90,41 € 5.7.2026: 89,40 € 6.7.2026: 90,41 € 6.7.2026: 89,40 € 7.7.2026: 90,41 € 7.7.2026: 89,40 € 8.7.2026: 90,41 € 8.7.2026: 89,40 € 9.7.2026: 90,41 € 9.7.2026: 89,40 € 10.7.2026: 90,41 € 10.7.2026: 89,40 € 11.7.2026: 90,41 € 11.7.2026: 89,40 € 12.7.2026: 90,41 € 12.7.2026: 89,40 € 13.7.2026: 90,41 € 13.7.2026: 89,40 € 14.7.2026: 90,41 € 14.7.2026: 89,40 € 15.7.2026: 90,41 € 15.7.2026: 89,40 € 16.7.2026: 90,41 € 16.7.2026: 89,40 € 17.7.2026: 90,41 € 17.7.2026: 89,40 € 18.7.2026: 90,41 € 18.7.2026: 89,40 € 19.7.2026: 90,41 € 19.7.2026: 89,40 € 20.7.2026: 90,41 € 20.7.2026: 89,40 € 21.8.2026: 86,70 € 21.9.2026: 88,43 € 25.9.2026: 86,70 € 25.9.2026: 88,43 € 26.9.2026: 86,70 € 26.9.2026: 88,43 € 27.9.2026: 86,70 € 27.9.2026: 88,43 € 28.9.2026: 86,70 € 28.9.2026: 88,43 € 29.9.2026: 86,70 € 29.9.2026: 88,43 € 1.10.2026: 86,70 € 1.10.2026: 88,43 € 3.10.2026: 86,70 € 3.10.2026: 88,43 € 4.10.2026: 86,70 € 4.10.2026: 88,43 € 5.10.2026: 86,70 € 5.10.2026: 88,43 € 6.10.2026: 86,70 € 6.10.2026: 88,43 € 8.10.2026: 90,17 € 10.10.2026: 88,43 € 10.10.2026: 90,17 € 13.10.2026: 88,43 € 13.10.2026: 90,17 € 14.10.2026: 89,81 € 14.10.2026: 88,43 € 14.10.2026: 89,81 € 15.10.2026: 88,43 € 15.10.2026: 89,81 € 15.10.2026: 90,01 € 20.10.2026: 88,43 € 20.10.2026: 90,01 € 21.10.2026: 88,43 € 21.10.2026: 90,01 € 22.10.2026: 90,17 € 23.10.2026: 88,43 € 23.10.2026: 90,17 € 24.10.2026: 90,01 € 27.10.2026: 89,81 € 28.10.2026: 90,01 € 29.10.2026: 89,81 € 30.10.2026: 90,01 € 4.11.2026: 86,94 € 5.11.2026: 90,01 € 6.11.2026: 90,17 € 7.11.2026: 90,01 € 8.11.2026: 90,01 €

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