WH2 for snow grip and longevity; WH21 for exceptional quiet comfort.
Nexen's Winguard winter range covers a surprisingly wide spectrum of priorities, and the Winguard Snow G WH2 and Winguard Snow G3 WH21 illustrate just how differently two budget winter tyres can be tuned. The WH2 is a snow-focused performer built for the smallest cars on the road, with an emphasis on winter traction and outstanding predicted mileage. The WH21 takes a fundamentally different path, prioritising cabin refinement and ride comfort to a degree that is genuinely unusual in the budget segment. They share a price-conscious philosophy, but the driver experience they offer diverges sharply once temperatures drop.
Winguard Snow G WH2
Winguard Snow G3 WH21


These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
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Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21The choice between these two Nexen winter tyres ultimately comes down to what you value most. If you drive a small city car on 13" wheels and your priority is reliable winter traction that lasts, the Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 delivers strong snow performance and exceptional mileage at a compelling price — owners on mixed winter roads consistently report satisfaction, and its snow credentials are the stronger of the two. If you drive a small to medium car and find road noise and ride quality more important than outright snow grip, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 is the more refined companion, with comfort scores that genuinely stand out in the budget category. Just factor in its faster wear rate when calculating the total cost of ownership.
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