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Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof vs. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Nokian WR Snowproof has a better rating of 68% compared to 49% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Nokian WR Snowproof was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the WR Snowproof and the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WR Snowproof is made - Finland/Russian Federation.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR Snowproof
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Number of tests
14
5
Best position
#5
#10
Average position
11.1
16.4
Latest test
2023
2024
Available sizes
60
64

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR Snowproof
54%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
58%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Wet Braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
46%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
63%
Wet Handling
Nokian WR Snowproof
50%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
65%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian WR Snowproof
57%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
57%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian WR Snowproof
46%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
55%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian WR Snowproof
69%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
49%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR Snowproof
84%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
71%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Dry Braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
79%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
79%
Dry Handling
Nokian WR Snowproof
88%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
63%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR Snowproof
57%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
61%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Snow Braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
71%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
71%
Snow Traction
Nokian WR Snowproof
63%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
55%
Snow Handling
Nokian WR Snowproof
50%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
57%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nokian WR Snowproof
42%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
59%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nokian WR Snowproof
75%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
84%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Noise Exterior
Nokian WR Snowproof
78%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Ride Comfort
Nokian WR Snowproof
71%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Economy
Confidence
Nokian WR Snowproof
85%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
51%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Rolling Resistance
Nokian WR Snowproof
91%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
56%
Mileage
Nokian WR Snowproof
79%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
46%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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