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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 245/40 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
120,20 €
in 245/40 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 (1)

Your size 245/40 R18 97W EAN: 8807622239595 SAP: 1616
NEXEN WINGUARD SPORT 3
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 120,20 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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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 245/40 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 30 of 55
55 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 2 tests
beats 48 of 55
94 +4,3 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 24 of 49
59 +1,2 %
snow handling 2 tests
beats 12 of 49
21 ≈ average
Wet from 8 measurements · 3 tests
beats 37 of 65
58 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 2 tests
beats 39 of 65
76 +7,5 %
Aquaplaning 2 tests
beats 3 of 51
9 −7,1 %
wet handling 2 tests
beats 32 of 49
76 +2,7 %
Dry from 4 measurements · 3 tests
beats 21 of 50
43 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 2 tests
beats 22 of 50
49 ≈ average
dry handling 2 tests
beats 13 of 48
35 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 4 measurements · 3 tests
beats 8 of 50
17 −1,3 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 2 tests
beats 17 of 49
46 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 8 of 42
26 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 3 tests
beats 45 of 50
91 +5,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 48 of 49
99 +5,2 %
ride comfort
beats 32 of 33
99 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 91 %
Weakness
Economy worse than 83 % 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
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For active drivers everyday driving
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 stands in size 245/40 R18

Compared with 10 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

5. rank in the group of 10 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 (10)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 160,96 € +40,76 €
  2. 2. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005 151,13 € +30,93 €
  3. 3. 8.2 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 158,45 € +38,25 €
  4. 4. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ 122,90 € +2,70 €
  5. 5. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 This tyre 120,20 €
  6. 6. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 156,98 € +36,78 €
  7. 6. 7.4 Yokohama V906 123,74 € +3,54 €
  8. 8. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 103,18 € −17,02 €
  9. 8. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 211,52 € +91,32 €
  10. 10. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 117,96 € −2,24 €
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 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)W
Product code1616
EAN8807622239595
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Nexen
Tread WINGUARD SPORT 3
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
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 245/40 R18.

Current lowest
120,20 €
↘ 41,42 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
117,57 €
19.10.2026
Highest for the period
209,42 €
14.10.2026
209,42 117,57 120,20 € 11.10.2026 8.11.2026 11.10.2026: 205,19 € 13.10.2026: 204,72 € 14.10.2026: 209,42 € 14.10.2026: 187,22 € 14.10.2026: 180,47 € 15.10.2026: 180,74 € 16.10.2026: 187,22 € 16.10.2026: 180,60 € 17.10.2026: 136,25 € 17.10.2026: 135,48 € 17.10.2026: 133,54 € 19.10.2026: 131,77 € 19.10.2026: 117,57 € 22.10.2026: 120,17 € 22.10.2026: 120,13 € 23.10.2026: 118,95 € 8.11.2026: 120,20 €

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