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Standard-sport
Nexen Basic

WINGUARD SPORT 3

7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
93,31 €
in 225/40 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.

Tyre variants (2)

Your size 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 8807622229367 SAP: 19589
NEXEN WINGUARD SPORT 3, RPB
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 93,31 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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Your size 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 8807622236778 SAP: 1A785
NEXEN WINGUARD SPORT 3, RPB, 1
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 103,70 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
Rating and verdict

How the Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 evaluated

7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,5 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 36 of 63
58 +1,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 2 tests
beats 56 of 63
94 +4,3 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 30 of 54
59 +1,2 %
snow handling 2 tests
beats 14 of 57
21 ≈ average
Wet from 8 measurements · 3 tests
beats 45 of 72
63 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 2 tests
beats 46 of 72
76 +7,5 %
Aquaplaning 2 tests
beats 5 of 59
9 −7,1 %
wet handling 2 tests
beats 42 of 58
76 +2,7 %
Dry from 4 measurements · 3 tests
beats 24 of 58
42 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 2 tests
beats 24 of 58
49 ≈ average
dry handling 2 tests
beats 19 of 54
35 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 4 measurements · 3 tests
beats 13 of 58
23 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 2 tests
beats 23 of 57
46 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 10 of 49
26 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 3 tests
beats 54 of 58
94 +5,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 56 of 57
99 +5,2 %
ride comfort
beats 33 of 34
99 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 94 %
Weakness
Economy worse than 77 % Aquaplaning −7 % below average

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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Balanced performance comfort + dynamics
🚗
For active drivers everyday driving
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
Suitable for EVs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque

Where Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 stands in size 225/40 R18

Compared with 12 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

6. rank in the group of 12 compared
+0,0 above the group median group median 7,5
−2,1 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (12)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 135,69 € +42,38 €
  2. 2. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005DG 132,36 € +39,05 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE +
  4. 4. 8.2 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 140,73 € +47,42 €
  5. 5. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ 108,09 € +14,78 €
  6. 6. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 This tyre 93,31 €
  7. 7. 7.4 Yokohama V906 113,86 € +20,55 €
  8. 7. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 126,23 € +32,92 €
  9. 9. 7.1 Nokian Tyres WR D4 202,30 € +108,99 €
  10. 10. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 92,61 € −0,70 €
  11. 10. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 145,07 € +51,76 €
  12. 12. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 93,48 € +0,17 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard-sport

A standard tyre with an added dose of sportiness — Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 is one of them. The basis stays balanced: comfort, quietness and tread life at the level of an ordinary tyre. The manufacturer adds a stiffer sidewall or a grippier compound, so the response is sharper at speed and through corners. The ideal is that none of it comes out of the tyre's mileage.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)V
Product code19589
EAN8807622229367
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Nexen
Tread WINGUARD SPORT 3
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - RPB
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 1×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 8,0
2026
8. place
AvD winter tire test 225/45 R17 2026
15 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.

Current lowest
93,31 €
↘ 5,68 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
92,25 €
14.10.2026
Highest for the period
99,99 €
27.6.2026
99,99 92,25 93,31 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 98,93 € 27.6.2026: 99,99 € 29.6.2026: 98,93 € 4.7.2026: 99,58 € 6.7.2026: 98,93 € 11.7.2026: 99,58 € 13.7.2026: 98,93 € 18.7.2026: 99,58 € 20.7.2026: 98,93 € 21.7.2026: 96,36 € 27.7.2026: 95,74 € 9.9.2026: 92,71 € 21.9.2026: 94,32 € 24.9.2026: 92,71 € 26.9.2026: 94,32 € 27.9.2026: 92,71 € 30.9.2026: 92,72 € 7.10.2026: 93,50 € 8.10.2026: 94,33 € 12.10.2026: 93,47 € 12.10.2026: 92,53 € 12.10.2026: 93,47 € 14.10.2026: 92,25 € 2.11.2026: 93,25 € 2.11.2026: 92,25 € 6.11.2026: 93,52 € 7.11.2026: 93,31 € 8.11.2026: 93,31 €

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