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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 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
106,14 €
in 225/45 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 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 8807622228919 SAP: 19549
NEXEN WINGUARD SPORT 3, RPB
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 106,14 €
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 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 8807622236532 SAP: 1A766
NEXEN WINGUARD SPORT 3, RPB, 1
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 118,69 €
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 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ranking not certain yet (18.–33.)
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 34 of 57
61 +2,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 2 tests
beats 50 of 57
94 +4,3 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 23 of 47
59 +1,2 %
snow handling 2 tests
beats 11 of 51
21 ≈ average
Wet from 8 measurements · 3 tests
beats 40 of 66
61 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 2 tests
beats 40 of 66
76 +7,5 %
Aquaplaning 2 tests
beats 4 of 53
9 −7,1 %
wet handling 2 tests
beats 35 of 52
76 +2,7 %
Dry from 4 measurements · 3 tests
beats 21 of 53
41 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 2 tests
beats 24 of 53
49 ≈ average
dry handling 2 tests
beats 15 of 50
35 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 4 measurements · 3 tests
beats 8 of 53
16 −1,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 2 tests
beats 20 of 53
46 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 9 of 45
26 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 3 tests
beats 49 of 53
93 +5,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 51 of 52
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 93 %
Weakness
Economy worse than 84 % 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
⚡
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 225/45 R18

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

4. 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 3 165,29 € +59,15 €
  2. 2. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005DG 156,23 € +50,09 €
  3. 3. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ 136,02 € +29,88 €
  4. 4. 7.5 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE GEN-1 158,57 € +52,43 €
  5. 4. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 This tyre 106,14 €
  6. 6. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 125,13 € +18,99 €
  7. 6. 7.4 Yokohama V906 110,20 € +4,06 €
  8. 8. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 105,19 € −0,95 €
  9. 8. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 153,64 € +47,50 €
  10. 10. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 100,09 € −6,05 €
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 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code19549
EAN8807622228919
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

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2
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WINGUARD SPORT 2
7.0
from 108 €
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WINGUARD SPORT 3
7.5
from 106 €
Reference tyre
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Bridgestone LM005DG
Bridgestone
LM005DG
9.2
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 225/45 R18.

Current lowest
106,14 €
↗ 2,46 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
95,26 €
28.9.2026
Highest for the period
106,14 €
8.11.2026
106,14 95,26 106,14 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 103,59 € 27.7.2026: 102,66 € 27.7.2026: 103,59 € 28.7.2026: 102,66 € 29.7.2026: 101,47 € 29.7.2026: 101,22 € 31.7.2026: 101,47 € 1.8.2026: 101,22 € 8.8.2026: 100,98 € 14.8.2026: 101,22 € 19.8.2026: 101,47 € 22.8.2026: 101,71 € 28.8.2026: 101,47 € 1.9.2026: 101,71 € 2.9.2026: 101,47 € 3.9.2026: 101,22 € 11.9.2026: 100,98 € 13.9.2026: 99,05 € 16.9.2026: 99,39 € 21.9.2026: 100,73 € 23.9.2026: 100,34 € 24.9.2026: 96,48 € 26.9.2026: 98,51 € 27.9.2026: 96,48 € 28.9.2026: 95,26 € 30.9.2026: 95,28 € 7.10.2026: 96,09 € 8.10.2026: 97,17 € 12.10.2026: 96,29 € 12.10.2026: 95,33 € 12.10.2026: 96,29 € 20.10.2026: 97,63 € 23.10.2026: 97,65 € 23.10.2026: 100,32 € 28.10.2026: 100,63 € 8.11.2026: 106,14 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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