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Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 vs. Sava Eskimo HP2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Sava winter tyres are slightly better rated (62%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Sava Eskimo HP2 has a better rating of 62% compared to 49% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Eskimo HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 and the Eskimo HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Number of tests
5
15
Best position
#10
#6
Average position
16.4
15.5
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
64
29

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 20 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Dry braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
99%
Sava Eskimo HP2
90%
Dry driving behavior
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
71%
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Safety
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
69%
Sava Eskimo HP2
85%
Dry handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
86%
Sava Eskimo HP2
92%
Wet
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
85%
Sava Eskimo HP2
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
69%
Sava Eskimo HP2
90%
Wet braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
95%
Sava Eskimo HP2
85%
Wet handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
91%
Sava Eskimo HP2
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
85%
Sava Eskimo HP2
79%
Wet circle cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
86%
Sava Eskimo HP2
79%
Snow
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Sava Eskimo HP2
93%
Snow braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
90%
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Snow handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
85%
Sava Eskimo HP2
85%
Snow traction
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Sava Eskimo HP2
96%
Snow cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
86%
Sava Eskimo HP2
93%
Ice
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Ice braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
99%
Sava Eskimo HP2
96%
Exterior noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
98%
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Interior noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Mileage
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
74%
Sava Eskimo HP2
96%
Price/value
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
99%
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Rolling resistance
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
88%
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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