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Comparison: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV vs. Apollo Aspire XP Winter (2026)

Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUVBudget
NexenNexen

WinGuard Sport 2 SUV

R15 – R21
VS
Apollo Aspire XP WinterBudget
ApolloApollo

Aspire XP Winter

5.3
R16 – R19
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Blizzak LM-005
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from India (Apollo). Generally, Apollo winter tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than Nexen (47%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 215/60 R17 test, where both the WinGuard Sport 2 SUV and the Aspire XP Winter were tested.

Test Profile

Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Number of tests
1
8
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
9.0
13.6
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
70
53

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
87%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Dry braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
89%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Dry handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
84%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Wet
Confidence
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
82%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
79%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Wet braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
79%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Wet circle cornering
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
89%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Wet handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
84%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Snow
Confidence
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
100%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
98%
Snow braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
100%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Snow cornering
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
100%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
95%
Snow handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
100%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
90%
Snow traction
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
100%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
98%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Comfort
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
84%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Exterior noise
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
100%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
89%
Costs
Confidence
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
89%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%
Rolling resistance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
89%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019215/60 R17View

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