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Comparison: Nexen WinGuard WT1 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (2026)

Nexen WinGuard WT1
NexenNexen

WinGuard WT1

R14 – R16
VS
Maxxis Victra Sport 5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Victra Sport 5

8.1
R13 – R21
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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 Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Nexen winter tyres are slightly better rated (47%) than Maxxis (21%).

Test Profile

Nexen
WinGuard WT1
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Number of tests
—
20
Best position
—
#4
Average position
—
8.5
Latest test
—
2025
Available sizes
63
78

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
77%
Wet braking
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
73%
Wet handling
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
78%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
80%
Wet side guide
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
89%
Dry
Confidence
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
75%
Dry braking
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
82%
Dry handling
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
72%
Dry lane changing
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
80%
Dry steering response
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
65%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
76%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
71%
Comfort
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
Interior noise
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
87%
Offroad
Confidence
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
77%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
61%
Mileage
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
61%
Price/value
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
62%

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