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215/40 R18 Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 variants
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 is a winter tyre made in total of 90 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 215/40 R18 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 R18, 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 R18 89 V XL
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 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/40 R18)
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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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 |
215/40 R18 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 2. | Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | Premium | £191 89 V | |||
| 3. | Continental WinterContact TS 850P | Premium | ||||
| 4. | GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Premium | ||||
| 5. | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Premium | £164 89 V | |||
| 6. | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ | Premium | ||||
| 7. | Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III | Premium | ||||
| 8. | Semperit Speed-Grip 5 | Lowcost | £130 89 V | |||
| 9. | Toyo Observe S944 | Upper-middle | £123 0 V | |||
| 10. | Toyo Snowprox S954 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 11. | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 | Lowcost | £91 89 V + 1 | |||
| 12. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 | Premium | ||||
| 13. | Nexen WinGuard Sport | Lowcost | ||||
| 14. | Uniroyal WinterExpert | Upper-middle | £157 89 V | |||
| 15. | Barum Polaris 5 | Lowcost | £114 89 V | |||
| 16. | Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 17. | Imperial SnowDragon UHP | Lowcost |
