Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Triangle WinterX TW401: 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 Triangle WinterX TW401 appear in 7 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Triangle WinterX TW401 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 3 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 Snow G3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Triangle WinterX TW401 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nexen Winguard Snow G3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 14.0 | 10.7 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.8 | 83.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen Winguard Snow G3
Triangle WinterX TW401
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 | Triangle WinterX TW401 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 13.5 1 | Avg rank 14.4 2 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Avg rank 7.0 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 16.5 | Avg rank 3.0 22 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 14.0 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 20.0 | Avg rank 14.0 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
💧 Wet: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.5, compared to 14.4 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
☀️ Dry: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 8.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
❄️ Snow: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 16.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
🧊 Ice: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.8 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
📏 Mileage: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to 20.0 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 6.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen Winguard Snow G3 or Triangle WinterX TW401?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 ranks higher on average than the Triangle WinterX TW401.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Triangle WinterX TW401 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Triangle WinterX TW401 ranks better than the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Triangle WinterX TW401 shows better mileage performance than the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 appears in 4 independent tests, Triangle WinterX TW401 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →