Name: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 215/55 R17
Brand: Nexen
Rating: 38 (13 reviews)

215/55 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. 215/55 R17 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (195) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 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. In 215/55 R17, WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 usually competes against Winter Sport 5, which is a tyre from Dunlop with a rating of 88%, compared to 38% of the Nexen in question. Latest test in 215/55 R17 was held by Autobild in 2022, where WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 received rating "Good" and finished on the 14. place. It was tested on a VW Passat.

215/55 R17 98 V

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215/55 R17 98 V XL

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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

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/55 R17)

Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

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.

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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Source: www.autobild.de

215/55 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%	Automotorsport 2019		Premium	£267 94 H + 3
2.	Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6	83.5% 84.5% 78%	Autozeitung 2022	Sport Auto 2024	Premium	£108 94 V + 7
3.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Premium
4.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	Autozeitung 2024	ADAC 2022	Premium	£242 98 H + 1
5.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	77.3% 88.7% 74.5% 80.5%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Upper-middle	£128 94 H + 2
6.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%		ADAC 2017	Premium
7.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	78.7% 81.3% 66.3% 81.3%	ADAC 2024		Premium	£160 98 H + 1
8.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	81.7% 90.7% 81.6% 74.3%	ADAC 2024	ADAC 2022	Premium	£130 98 V + 1
9.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	Autozeitung 2024	ADAC 2022	Premium
10.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%		ADAC 2017	Premium	£205 94 H + 4
11.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.5% 94.8% 73.9% 81.1%	Autobild 2022		Upper-middle	£137 94 H + 2
12.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	84.9% 84.6% 80.4% 75.4%	ADAC 2024		Upper-middle	£127 98 V
13.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£190 94 H + 3
14.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%		ADAC 2017	Upper-middle
15.	Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	80.7% 87.6% 75.7% 80.5%			Premium
16.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		ADAC 2024		Upper-middle	£98 98 V
17.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	Automotorsport 2019		Upper-middle	£138 98 V + 2
18.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%			Premium	£159 94 V + 2
19.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	78.4% 70.3% 78.3% 71.2%	ADAC 2024		Lowcost	£105 98 V
20.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	74.5% 77.6% 76% 68.8%	ADAC 2024		Lowcost	£113 98 V
21.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%			Lowcost
22.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Upper-middle	£143 94 V + 1
23.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	70% 85.9% 74% 72.3%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2017	Lowcost	£121 98 V
24.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Upper-middle	£165 98 V
25.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	Automotorsport 2019	ADAC 2022	Upper-middle
26.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%	Autobild 2022		Upper-middle
27.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Automotorsport 2019		Upper-middle
28.	Hankook Iw01a Ion Icept Suv				Premium	£182 98 V
29.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%	ADAC 2024		Premium	£100 94 + 14
30.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%			Upper-middle
31.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Lowcost	£115 98 V
32.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%		ADAC 2017	Upper-middle
33.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%	Autobild 2022		Lowcost
34.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7		Autobild 2022		Lowcost	£84 98 V + 1
35.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autobild 2022		Lowcost	£115 98 V
36.	Nexen WinGuard Sport				Lowcost
37.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	65.6% 75.1% 72.4% 74.7%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Upper-middle	£110 98 V
38.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2022		Lowcost	£157 98 V
39.	Nokian WR A4				Upper-middle
40.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%			Upper-middle	£136 94 H + 4
41.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%			Upper-middle
42.	Matador MP93 Nordicca		Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Lowcost
43.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
44.	Kormoran SNOW		Autobild 2022		Lowcost
45.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	62% 70.7% 88.8%	Autobild 2022		Lowcost	£80 98 V
46.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2				Lowcost
47.	Imperial SnowDragon 3				Lowcost

215/55 R17 98 V

215/55 R17 98 V XL

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