Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

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Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 is made in 90 sizes, starting from 195/65 R15 up to 275/40 R20.

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Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 is ranked #69 of 858 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Autoklub ČR 2022, Autobild 2022, and other organizations. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 belongs to the Lowcost segment and is made by a manufacturer from South Korea. It is made in total of 90 sizes, 195/65 R15 being the smallest and 275/40 R20 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 12 times, first test was carried in 2017. Noise is a strong quality of Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 100% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to Wintrac Pro, which is a tyre from Vredestein (Holland) and has a rating of 88%, compared to 69% of the Nexen in question. There was a braking test that featured both Vredestein Wintrac Pro and Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 held by autobild in 2022. It was tested on a VW Golf with 225/45 R17 tyres. On the wet, the Nexen stopped from 80km/h in 36,3m, whereas the competing Vredestein took longer to stop - 36,9m. On the snow the results mix up - Vredestein stopped earlier at the 26,3m mark, compared to 26,4m of the Nexen.

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Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 in tyre tests

The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7, a low-cost segment tyre, has undergone testing by some of Europe's most esteemed tyre testing organizations. The tyre has been tested periodically since 2017 and the latest test was conducted in 2022. The tyre's overall rating, based on the accumulated results, is only 69%, which is not a very satisfactory result for a low-cost tyre. Out of the 12 tests, the tyre had the best performance in the disciplines of exterior noise and comfort in three tests, while it was not recommended in one test. The tyre also emerged as the winner in none of the tests. The test results and ratings can offer valuable insights for potential buyers looking for the best options in low-cost tyres.

All tyre tests where Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was featured:

Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
good
Ranked #14 of 19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+	2+
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	2-	2	2	3+
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Ranked #15 of 56

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	36,3	26,4

Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Ranked #8 of 8

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	103,6	108,3	100,2	102,1
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	98,6	100,6	97,3	97,8
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Source: www.autoklub.cz

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #10 of 12

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	2-	2	2-
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Source: www.autobild.de

ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #7 of 18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	2,8	2,8	2,6	2,1	2,7	3,0
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Source: www.adac.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Ranked #23 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	36,5	25,1
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 255/35 R19
not recommended
Ranked #9 of 11

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	3+	2	2-
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17
good
Ranked #11 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	2	2-	2	2
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Ranked #15 of 53

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	29,2	24
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	33	24,7
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Source: www.autobild.de

Sportscars Winter tyre test 2018 245/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #9 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	3+	2	2
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Ranked #9 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,2	25,9
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	34	28,3
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17
good
Ranked #10 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	2-	2	2	1-
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Test ratings distribution

85% (6x)		0% (1x)
Good	Satisfactory	Not recommended
3x	3x	1x

Ratings x Wheel size

R17	R18	R19
85% (4x)	85% (2x)	0% (1x)

Ratings x Width

215/xx Rxx	225/xx Rxx	245/xx Rxx	255/xx Rxx
85% (1x)	85% (4x)	85% (1x)	0% (1x)