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Nexen Basic

WINGUARD SNOW'G 3

6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 3 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/70 R16 among 26 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
92,55 €
in 215/70 R16
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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 215/70 R16 100T EAN: 8807622102745 SAP: 16548
NEXEN WINGUARD SNOW'G 3
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 92,55 €
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 215/70 R16 among 26 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 6 measurements · 4 tests
beats 5 of 32
17 −3,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 3 tests
beats 3 of 32
13 −3,4 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 6 of 27
25 −1,5 %
snow handling 1 test
beats 9 of 29
30 ≈ average
Wet from 8 measurements · 4 tests
beats 17 of 35
51 ≈ average
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 3 tests
beats 18 of 35
65 +3,2 %
Aquaplaning 2 tests
beats 4 of 30
19 −3,4 %
wet handling 1 test
beats 2 of 29
10 ≈ average
Dry from 3 measurements · 2 tests
beats 19 of 29
67 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 2 tests
beats 24 of 29
76 +2,4 %
dry handling 1 test
beats 6 of 28
19 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 3 measurements · 2 tests
beats 1 of 30
5 −10,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 2 tests
beats 6 of 29
32 −3,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 1 of 26
4 −18,5 %
Noise and comfort from 1 measurement · 2 tests
beats 21 of 29
74 from 1 measurement
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 1 test
beats 21 of 28
81 +2,0 %
ride comfort
beats 12 of 18
52 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow worse than 83 % 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 215/70 R16

Compared with 15 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

14. rank in the group of 15 compared
−0,8 below the group median group median 7,6
−2,3 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 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 (15)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 143,31 € +50,76 €
  2. 2. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 113,51 € +20,96 €
  3. 3. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 108,38 € +15,83 €
  4. 4. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 112,61 € +20,06 €
  5. 5. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 114,72 € +22,17 €
  6. 6. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 112,64 € +20,09 €
  7. 7. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 107,90 € +15,35 €
  8. 7. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 109,16 € +16,61 €
  9. 9. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 95,90 € +3,35 €
  10. 10. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 111,23 € +18,68 €
  11. 10. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 92,80 € +0,25 €
  12. 12. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE SUV 102,63 € +10,08 €
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV better and cheaper 86,10 € −6,45 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 This tyre 92,55 €
  15. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 91,15 € −1,40 €
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 215/70 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height70 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)T
Product code16548
EAN8807622102745
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 215/70 R16.

Current lowest
92,55 €
↗ 1,22 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
87,51 €
7.10.2026
Highest for the period
93,62 €
11.7.2026
93,62 87,51 92,55 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 91,43 € 22.6.2026: 92,42 € 23.6.2026: 91,43 € 25.6.2026: 90,52 € 1.7.2026: 91,43 € 4.7.2026: 92,55 € 6.7.2026: 91,43 € 7.7.2026: 92,51 € 11.7.2026: 93,62 € 13.7.2026: 92,51 € 13.7.2026: 93,62 € 14.7.2026: 92,51 € 18.7.2026: 93,62 € 20.7.2026: 92,51 € 20.7.2026: 93,62 € 21.7.2026: 92,51 € 21.7.2026: 91,68 € 29.7.2026: 89,95 € 29.7.2026: 89,73 € 31.7.2026: 89,95 € 1.8.2026: 89,73 € 8.8.2026: 89,52 € 12.8.2026: 89,26 € 14.8.2026: 89,48 € 19.8.2026: 89,69 € 22.8.2026: 89,91 € 28.8.2026: 89,69 € 1.9.2026: 89,91 € 2.9.2026: 89,69 € 4.9.2026: 89,48 € 11.9.2026: 89,26 € 18.9.2026: 89,04 € 24.9.2026: 88,83 € 26.9.2026: 89,04 € 29.9.2026: 88,83 € 1.10.2026: 88,61 € 6.10.2026: 89,60 € 6.10.2026: 88,61 € 7.10.2026: 87,60 € 7.10.2026: 87,51 € 8.10.2026: 87,62 € 9.10.2026: 87,74 € 15.10.2026: 87,80 € 16.10.2026: 87,89 € 19.10.2026: 87,83 € 22.10.2026: 88,12 € 22.10.2026: 88,10 € 24.10.2026: 87,85 € 26.10.2026: 87,74 € 26.10.2026: 89,04 € 27.10.2026: 88,83 € 28.10.2026: 89,04 € 29.10.2026: 88,83 € 30.10.2026: 89,04 € 4.11.2026: 89,60 € 8.11.2026: 92,55 €

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