Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

    2026 test data · 5 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Roadhog Winter Plus: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 and Roadhog Winter Plus appear in 5 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 Snow G3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Roadhog Winter Plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 Snow G3 and Roadhog Winter Plus are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Roadhog Winter Plus's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricNexen Winguard Snow G3Roadhog Winter Plus
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used41
    Best rank#1#15
    Avg rank14.029.0
    Latest test20242021
    Tire Lab Score84.8

    Tire Lab Score

    84.8
    Very Good · Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNexen Winguard Snow G3Roadhog Winter PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 13.5
    1
    Avg rank 27.0
    Nexen Winguard Snow G3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.5
    1
    No data
    Nexen Winguard Snow G3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 16.5
    Avg rank 35.0
    Nexen Winguard Snow G3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.8
    1
    No data
    Nexen Winguard Snow G3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 20.0
    No data
    Nexen Winguard Snow G3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.5
    No data
    Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

    The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.5, compared to 27.0 for the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

    The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

    The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 16.5, compared to 35.0 for the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

    The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

    The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 20.0, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

    The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nexen Winguard Snow G3 or Roadhog Winter Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 ranks higher on average than the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Roadhog Winter Plus across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 ranks better than the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 shows better mileage performance than the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nexen Winguard Snow G3 appears in 4 independent tests, Roadhog Winter Plus in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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