Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 vs Sava Eskimo Ice: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 and Sava Eskimo Ice appear in 4 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Sava Eskimo Ice performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Sava Eskimo Ice still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 | Sava Eskimo Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92 | 90.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43
Sava Eskimo Ice
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 | Sava Eskimo Ice | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.2 1 | Avg rank 11.0 1 | Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 10.7 | Sava Eskimo Ice |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.5 11 | Avg rank 10.0 | Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Avg rank 9.8 | Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.5 | Avg rank 4.0 | Sava Eskimo Ice |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 4.0 | Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 wins this category with an average rank of 10.2, compared to 11.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
☀️ Dry: Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Sava Eskimo Ice wins this category with an average rank of 10.7, compared to 11.0 for the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43.
❄️ Snow: Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 10.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
🧊 Ice: Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 9.8 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Sava Eskimo Ice wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.5 for the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 or Sava Eskimo Ice?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 ranks higher on average than the Sava Eskimo Ice.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Sava Eskimo Ice averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Sava Eskimo Ice ranks better than the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 appears in 2 independent tests, Sava Eskimo Ice in 2, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →