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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 245/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
119,76 €
in 245/45 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 (1)

Your size 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 8807622229633 SAP: 19659
NEXEN WINGUARD SPORT 3, RPB
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 119,76 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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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 245/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 34 of 60
58 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 2 tests
beats 53 of 60
94 +4,3 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 29 of 54
59 +1,2 %
snow handling 2 tests
beats 12 of 53
21 ≈ average
Wet from 8 measurements · 3 tests
beats 40 of 69
59 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 2 tests
beats 42 of 69
76 +7,5 %
Aquaplaning 2 tests
beats 5 of 56
9 −7,1 %
wet handling 2 tests
beats 37 of 55
76 +2,7 %
Dry from 4 measurements · 3 tests
beats 25 of 55
46 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 2 tests
beats 27 of 55
49 ≈ average
dry handling 2 tests
beats 15 of 52
35 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 4 measurements · 3 tests
beats 11 of 55
21 −1,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 2 tests
beats 21 of 55
46 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 9 of 49
26 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 3 tests
beats 51 of 56
92 +5,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 54 of 55
99 +5,2 %
ride comfort
beats 36 of 37
99 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 92 %
Weakness
Economy worse than 79 % 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 245/45 R18

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

6. rank in the group of 10 compared
−0,4 below the group median group median 7,9
−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 3 176,30 € +56,54 €
  2. 2. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005 157,69 € +37,93 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE + 199,54 € +79,78 €
  4. 4. 8.2 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 151,06 € +31,30 €
  5. 5. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ 133,16 € +13,40 €
  6. 6. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 This tyre 119,76 €
  7. 7. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 131,09 € +11,33 €
  8. 7. 7.4 Yokohama V906 127,59 € +7,83 €
  9. 9. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 114,43 € −5,33 €
  10. 10. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 113,04 € −6,72 €
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 245/45 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)V
Product code19659
EAN8807622229633
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

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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 245/45 R18.

Current lowest
119,76 €
↘ 1,70 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
117,48 €
28.9.2026
Highest for the period
124,54 €
27.6.2026
124,54 117,48 119,76 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 121,83 € 27.6.2026: 124,54 € 29.6.2026: 121,83 € 4.7.2026: 123,42 € 6.7.2026: 121,83 € 7.7.2026: 121,59 € 11.7.2026: 124,54 € 13.7.2026: 121,59 € 18.7.2026: 124,54 € 20.7.2026: 121,59 € 21.7.2026: 119,89 € 27.7.2026: 120,62 € 27.7.2026: 119,89 € 28.7.2026: 120,62 € 28.7.2026: 119,89 € 29.7.2026: 120,62 € 29.7.2026: 119,89 € 3.8.2026: 120,62 € 3.8.2026: 119,89 € 4.8.2026: 120,62 € 4.8.2026: 119,89 € 5.8.2026: 120,62 € 5.8.2026: 119,89 € 10.8.2026: 120,49 € 10.8.2026: 119,89 € 11.8.2026: 120,49 € 11.8.2026: 119,89 € 12.8.2026: 120,49 € 12.8.2026: 119,89 € 17.8.2026: 118,09 € 22.8.2026: 119,89 € 24.8.2026: 118,09 € 29.8.2026: 119,89 € 31.8.2026: 118,33 € 5.9.2026: 119,89 € 7.9.2026: 118,33 € 12.9.2026: 118,67 € 14.9.2026: 118,33 € 14.9.2026: 118,67 € 15.9.2026: 118,33 € 18.9.2026: 117,50 € 19.9.2026: 118,67 € 20.9.2026: 117,50 € 21.9.2026: 118,67 € 21.9.2026: 119,19 € 23.9.2026: 120,20 € 24.9.2026: 118,67 € 26.9.2026: 120,20 € 27.9.2026: 118,67 € 28.9.2026: 117,48 € 8.11.2026: 119,76 €

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