Nexen Winguard Sport vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nexen Winguard Sport and Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 appear in 11 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 Sport performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 8 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 Sport 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nexen Winguard Sport making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Nexen Winguard Sport's brand, sizing or price
Choose Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen Winguard Sport | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 8 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 17.5 | 10.8 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 91.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen Winguard Sport
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen Winguard Sport | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 19.5 | Avg rank 12.4 | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 7.8 1 | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 14.8 | Avg rank 11.1 1 | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Avg rank 7.9 23 | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 18.0 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 2.6 211 | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Nexen Winguard Sport vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.4, compared to 19.5 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
☀️ Dry: Nexen Winguard Sport vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to 11.0 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
❄️ Snow: Nexen Winguard Sport vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.1, compared to 14.8 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen Winguard Sport vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.9, compared to 10.0 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
📏 Mileage: Nexen Winguard Sport vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 18.0 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen Winguard Sport vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.6, compared to 3.0 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen Winguard Sport or Nexen WinGuard Sport 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 ranks higher on average than the Nexen Winguard Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen Winguard Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 ranks better than the Nexen Winguard Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 shows better mileage performance than the Nexen Winguard Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen Winguard Sport appears in 3 independent tests, Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 in 8, 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 →