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EU: 100% of Matador MP93 Nordicca sizes has C rating
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EU: 70% of Matador MP93 Nordicca sizes has D rating
D

Matador MP93 Nordicca

A cheap tyre from European manufacturer that is very snow-focused, while sacrificing performance on both dry and wet. It could be recommended as a cheap option for extreme climates with a lot of snow.
Jiri Chomat, TheTyreLab.com
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Strengths

Excellent performance on snow and ice

Low wear and abrasion, contributing to high durability

Lightweight construction leads to reduced fuel consumption

Weaknesses

Noticeable weaknesses in handling on wet and dry roads

Minor shortcomings in winter handling compared to top competitors, despite good overall snow and ice performance

Customer Popularity

83%

Customer Popularity

Based on 48 reviews

What customers like ...
  • Good quality for reasonable price 18
  • Quiet 8
  • Performance on snow 5
  • Durability 5
  • Good traction 4
What customers dislike ...
  • A bit noisy 3
  • No major cons found 2
  • Price 1
  • Not as good as other brands 1
  • Does not offer load index 93 1

Performance Analysis: Matador MP93 Nordicca

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Snow handling
Wet braking
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Timeline

2021

Matador MP93 Nordicca was launched and replaced Matador MP92 Sibir Snow.

2022

Matador MP93 Nordicca was tested 2x (Autobild,...)

2023

Matador MP93 Nordicca was tested 1x (Autobild)

2025

Matador MP93 Nordicca was tested 1x (ADAC)

Sizes

Matador MP93 Nordicca is made in 92 sizes, starting from 155/70 R13 up to 275/40 R20.
13"
155/70 R13
165/70 R13
175/70 R13
14"
155/65 R14
165/60 R14
165/65 R14
165/70 R14
175/65 R14
175/70 R14
175/80 R14
185/60 R14
185/65 R14
185/70 R14
15"
165/65 R15
175/65 R15
185/55 R15
185/60 R15
185/65 R15
195/50 R15
195/55 R15
195/60 R15
195/65 R15
205/60 R15
205/65 R15
205/70 R15
16"
195/50 R16
195/55 R16
195/60 R16
205/55 R16
205/60 R16
215/45 R16
215/55 R16
215/60 R16
215/65 R16
215/70 R16
225/55 R16
17"
205/45 R17
205/50 R17
205/55 R17
215/40 R17
215/45 R17
215/50 R17
215/55 R17
215/60 R17
215/65 R17
225/45 R17
225/50 R17
225/55 R17
225/60 R17
225/65 R17
235/45 R17
235/55 R17
235/60 R17
235/65 R17
245/45 R17
255/60 R17
18"
215/50 R18
215/55 R18
225/40 R18
225/45 R18
225/50 R18
225/55 R18
225/60 R18
235/40 R18
235/45 R18
235/50 R18
235/55 R18
235/60 R18
245/40 R18
245/45 R18
255/55 R18
19"
225/40 R19
225/45 R19
235/40 R19
235/45 R19
235/50 R19
235/55 R19
245/40 R19
245/45 R19
255/50 R19
20"
275/40 R20
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3.2/5
Comparison with Matador MP93 Nordicca:
Fulda better at:
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Fulda worse at:
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R13 - R19
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Comparison with Matador MP93 Nordicca:
Barum better at:
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R15 - R20
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Comparison with Matador MP93 Nordicca:
Michelin better at:
  • • Wet handling
  • • Dry braking
  • • Wet braking
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R13 - R21
2.75/5
Comparison with Matador MP93 Nordicca:
Kumho better at:
  • • Dry braking
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  • • Wet handling
Kumho worse at:
  • • Snow traction
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R13 - R17
1.9/5
Comparison with Matador MP93 Nordicca:
Nexen better at:
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Nexen worse at:
  • • Snow traction
  • • Aquaplaning - longitudal
  • • Aquaplaning - cross
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Kormoran
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R15 - R18
Comparison with Matador MP93 Nordicca:
Kormoran better at:
  • • Dry braking
  • • Wet braking
  • • Aquaplaning - cross
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R15 - R18
Comparison with Matador MP93 Nordicca:
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  • • Snow handling
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  • • Aquaplaning - longitudal
  • • Aquaplaning - cross
  • • Snow traction
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R15 - R20
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Matador MP93 Nordicca in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Matador MP93 Nordicca was featured:
All tests
ADAC
ADAC Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #11 of 31
Name Enviromental impact
Best values in test1.7
Matador MP93 Nordicca2.6
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Source: www.adac.de
Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #38 of 54
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test31,429,2
Matador MP93 Nordicca38,6-
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ADAC
ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #15 of 17
The Matador MP93 Nordicca secured a position of 15th in its comparison group. It received a final rating of 'Satisfactory', highlighting its performance in various conditions. Notably, the tyre excelled on snow and ice and showed minimal wear, distinguishing itself in these aspects. However, there were notable weaknesses observed on both wet and dry surfaces, which led to a downgrade in its overall assessment. Despite its commendable characteristics on ice and snow, the tyre's performance on wet and dry roads only achieved a satisfactory rating, which influenced the final verdict on its performance. This combination of factors culminated in an evaluation that, while acknowledging its strengths, also pointed out areas where improvements could be beneficial.
Name WetDrySnowIceRolling resistanceNoiseWear
Best values in test2,01,81,41,81,52,71,5
Matador MP93 Nordicca3,13,42,32,02,32,92,0
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Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Ranked #31 of 56
Name Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test32,8
Matador MP93 Nordicca37,8

Test ratings distribution

85% (2x)
Satisfactory
2x

Ratings x Wheel size

R16R18
85% (1x)85% (1x)

Ratings x Width

215/xx Rxx225/xx Rxx
85% (1x)85% (1x)

FAQ

  1. Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?

    Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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