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Comparison: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV vs. Apollo Aspire XP Winter (2026)

Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUVBudget
NexenNexen

WinGuard Sport 2 SUV

R15 – R21
VS
Apollo Aspire XP WinterBudget
ApolloApollo

Aspire XP Winter

5.3
R16 – R19
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Blizzak LM-005
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from India (Apollo). Generally, Apollo winter tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than Nexen (47%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 215/60 R17 test, where both the WinGuard Sport 2 SUV and the Aspire XP Winter were tested.

Test Profile

Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Number of tests
1
8
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
9.0
13.6
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
70
53

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
71%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
88%
Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Wet Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
60%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
81%
Wet Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
73%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
89%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
81%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
92%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
68%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
89%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
74%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
87%
Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Dry Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
76%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
87%
Dry Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
71%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
87%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
91%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
87%
Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Snow Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
92%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
92%
Snow Traction
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
97%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
97%
Snow Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
89%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
79%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
84%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
79%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
83%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
86%
Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Noise Exterior
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
95%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
84%
Ride Comfort
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
71%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
87%
Economy
Confidence
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
73%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
84%
Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Rolling Resistance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV
73%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
84%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019215/60 R17View

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