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Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 (2026)

Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21Budget
NexenNexen

Winguard Snow G3 WH21

4.9
R13 – R16
VS
Continental WinterContact TS 870Premium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870

9.9
R14 – R18
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 49% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
5
17
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
16.4
1.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
64
80

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
60%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Wet Braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Wet Handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
57%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
55%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
43%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
72%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Dry Braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
75%
Dry Handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
63%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
61%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Snow Braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow Traction
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
62%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Snow Handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
52%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
59%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Ice Braking Abs
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
84%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Continental WinterContact TS 870
75%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Noise Exterior
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Ride Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
71%
Economy
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
51%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Rolling Resistance
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
56%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Mileage
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
46%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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