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215/40 R17 Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 variants
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Special: XL
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 is a winter tyre made in total of 91 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/40 R17 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (195) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 86mm sidewall height. In 215/40 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.
215/40 R17 87 V XL
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 is made in 91 sizes, starting from 195/65 R15 up to 275/40 R20.
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Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 in tyre tests
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
Ranked #15 of 56
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 |
Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
good
Ranked #14 of 19
Finishing 14th out of 19 competitors, the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 demonstrated a mixed performance. Earning a final rating of 'Good,' this tyre showcased strong points with good traction and short braking distances on snow, along with stable handling on both wet and dry surfaces. However, drawbacks included a tendency to understeer on snow, limited tread life, and high rolling resistance. Notably, the tyre excelled in exterior noise and comfort, distinguishing itself in these areas despite the challenges experienced in other testing disciplines.
good
Ranked #14 of 19
Finishing 14th out of 19 competitors, the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 demonstrated a mixed performance. Earning a final rating of 'Good,' this tyre showcased strong points with good traction and short braking distances on snow, along with stable handling on both wet and dry surfaces. However, drawbacks included a tendency to understeer on snow, limited tread life, and high rolling resistance. Notably, the tyre excelled in exterior noise and comfort, distinguishing itself in these areas despite the challenges experienced in other testing disciplines.
| 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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