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WINGUARD SNOW'G 3

6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 3 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/50 R15 among 31 available
tested only in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
53,21 €
in 195/50 R15
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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.

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Your size 195/50 R15 82H EAN: 8807622102653 SAP: 16526
NEXEN WINGUARD SNOW'G 3
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 53,21 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Rating and verdict

How the Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 evaluated

6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,8 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/50 R15 among 31 available
tested only in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 6 measurements · 4 tests
beats 4 of 32
14 −3,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 3 tests
beats 3 of 32
13 −3,4 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 8 of 30
25 −1,5 %
snow handling 1 test
beats 9 of 28
30 ≈ average
Wet from 8 measurements · 4 tests
beats 24 of 40
61 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 3 tests
beats 24 of 40
65 +3,2 %
Aquaplaning 2 tests
beats 10 of 31
19 −3,4 %
wet handling 1 test
beats 7 of 29
10 ≈ average
Dry from 3 measurements · 2 tests
beats 19 of 31
63 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 2 tests
beats 23 of 31
76 +2,4 %
dry handling 1 test
beats 7 of 28
19 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 3 measurements · 2 tests
beats 1 of 31
5 −10,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 2 tests
beats 6 of 31
32 −3,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 1 of 28
4 −18,5 %
Noise and comfort from 1 measurement · 2 tests
beats 23 of 31
76 from 1 measurement
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 1 test
beats 23 of 31
81 +2,0 %
ride comfort
beats 13 of 20
52 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 76 %
Weakness
Snow worse than 86 % Economy worse than 95 %

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
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 stands in size 195/50 R15

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

weakestbest
This tyre 6,8 53,21 €
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 66,92 € Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 8.3 69,41 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 55,98 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 68,88 € Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 72,67 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 83,94 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 62,74 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 71,33 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 66,00 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 70,59 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 67,16 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 67,58 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 65,39 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 55,10 € Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 88,72 € Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 53,21 € This tyre Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 56,04 € Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 61,25 € Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 58,18 € Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 63,23 € Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER 5.9 91,01 € Triangle TW401 WinterX 5.7 45,15 €
5,7 Median 7,5 8,3
16. rank in the group of 22 compared
18 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,7 below the group median group median 7,5
−1,5 behind the best in the group the best has 8,3
Show all tyres in the ranking (22)
  1. 1. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 66,92 € +13,71 €
  2. 1. 8.3 Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 69,41 € +16,20 €
  3. 1. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 55,98 € +2,77 €
  4. 4. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 68,88 € +15,67 €
  5. 5. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 72,67 € +19,46 €
  6. 6. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 83,94 € +30,73 €
  7. 6. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 62,74 € +9,53 €
  8. 8. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 71,33 € +18,12 €
  9. 9. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 66,00 € +12,79 €
  10. 9. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 70,59 € +17,38 €
  11. 11. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 67,16 € +13,95 €
  12. 12. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 67,58 € +14,37 €
  13. 12. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 65,39 € +12,18 €
  14. 12. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 55,10 € +1,89 €
  15. 15. 6.9 Radar DIMAX WINTER 88,72 € +35,51 €
  16. 16. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 This tyre 53,21 €
  17. 16. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 56,04 € +2,83 €
  18. 16. 6.8 Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 61,25 € +8,04 €
  19. 19. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 58,18 € +4,97 €
  20. 20. 5.9 Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 63,23 € +10,02 €
  21. 20. 5.9 Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER 91,01 € +37,80 €
  22. 22. 5.7 Triangle TW401 WinterX 45,15 € −8,06 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 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 195/50 R15
Width195 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter15″
Load index (LI)82
Speed index (SI)H
Product code16526
EAN8807622102653
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Nexen
Tread WINGUARD SNOW'G 3
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 195/50 R15.

Current lowest
53,21 €
↘ 7,01 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
53,21 €
16.10.2026
Highest for the period
57,22 €
22.6.2026
57,22 53,21 53,21 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 57,22 € 23.6.2026: 57,13 € 24.6.2026: 56,95 € 25.6.2026: 56,93 € 25.6.2026: 56,30 € 25.6.2026: 54,86 € 1.7.2026: 54,35 € 2.7.2026: 54,33 € 3.7.2026: 54,43 € 4.7.2026: 54,48 € 7.7.2026: 54,47 € 8.7.2026: 54,39 € 9.7.2026: 54,21 € 10.7.2026: 54,22 € 11.7.2026: 53,72 € 14.7.2026: 53,96 € 15.7.2026: 53,79 € 16.7.2026: 53,96 € 17.7.2026: 53,97 € 18.7.2026: 53,78 € 21.7.2026: 53,86 € 22.7.2026: 53,97 € 23.7.2026: 53,93 € 25.7.2026: 53,98 € 28.7.2026: 54,12 € 30.7.2026: 54,00 € 30.7.2026: 53,97 € 30.7.2026: 55,32 € 31.7.2026: 55,54 € 1.8.2026: 55,50 € 4.8.2026: 55,64 € 5.8.2026: 55,51 € 6.8.2026: 55,60 € 6.8.2026: 53,50 € 6.8.2026: 55,60 € 7.8.2026: 55,68 € 8.8.2026: 55,65 € 11.8.2026: 55,61 € 12.8.2026: 55,67 € 13.8.2026: 55,62 € 14.8.2026: 55,58 € 15.8.2026: 55,53 € 16.8.2026: 55,21 € 19.8.2026: 55,33 € 20.8.2026: 55,32 € 21.8.2026: 55,33 € 22.8.2026: 55,44 € 27.8.2026: 53,85 € 16.9.2026: 55,09 € 16.9.2026: 55,37 € 16.9.2026: 53,85 € 16.10.2026: 53,21 € 8.11.2026: 53,21 €

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