Nexen Winguard ice 3
Winter tyre (Nordic, non-studded)
Nexen Winguard ice 3 205/55 R16: braking distance on a wet road from 90 km/h is about 47 m (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time; based on EU label class D · Pidurdusmaa.ee)
There is no independent test of this model yet. Tested winter tyres from the same maker: Nexen Winguard ice Plus.
EU tyre label
Official data from the EU product register EPREL, by size. The class applies to each size separately. What do the classes mean?
| Size | Wet grip | Rolling resistance | Noise | Winter | Load / speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/60 R15 | E | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 77 T |
| 175/50 R15 | D | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 75 H |
| 175/70 R14 | E | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 88 T |
| 185/60 R14 | E | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 86 T |
| 185/60 R15 | E | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 88 T |
| 185/65 R14 | E | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 90 T |
| 185/65 R15 | E | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 92 T |
| 185/70 R14 | E | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 92 T |
| 195/50 R15 | D | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 82 T |
| 195/60 R15 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 92 T |
| 195/65 R15 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 91/95 T |
| 205/50 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 93 T |
| 205/55 R16 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 91/94 T |
| 205/60 R16 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 92/96 T |
| 205/65 R15 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 99 T |
| 205/65 R16 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 99 T |
| 205/70 R15 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 100 T |
| 215/45 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 91 T |
| 215/50 R17 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 95 T |
| 215/50 R18 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 96 T |
| 215/55 R16 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 97 T |
| 215/55 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 98 T |
| 215/55 R18 | D (variants: C, D) | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 95/99 T |
| 215/60 R16 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 95/99 T |
| 215/60 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 96 T |
| 215/65 R16 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 98/102 T |
| 215/65 R17 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 103 T |
| 215/70 R16 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 100 T |
| 225/40 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 92 T |
| 225/45 R17 | D | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 94 T |
| 225/45 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 95 T |
| 225/45 R19 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 96 T |
| 225/50 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 98 T |
| 225/50 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 99 T |
| 225/55 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 101 T |
| 225/55 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 102 T |
| 225/55 R19 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 99 T |
| 225/60 R17 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 103 T |
| 225/60 R18 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 100 T |
| 225/65 R17 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 102 T |
| 225/70 R16 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 103 T |
| 225/75 R16 | D | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 104 T |
| 235/40 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 95 T |
| 235/40 R19 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 96 T |
| 235/45 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 97 T |
| 235/45 R18 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 98 T |
| 235/50 R17 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 100 T |
| 235/50 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 97/101 T |
| 235/50 R19 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 103 T |
| 235/50 R20 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 104 H |
| 235/55 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 99 T |
| 235/55 R18 | E (variants: D, E) | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 100/104 T |
| 235/55 R19 | E (variants: D, E) | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 101/105 T |
| 235/55 R20 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 102 T |
| 235/60 R18 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 103 T |
| 235/65 R17 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 108 T |
| 235/65 R18 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 106/110 T |
| 245/40 R18 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 97 T |
| 245/40 R19 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 98 T |
| 245/45 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 99 T |
| 245/45 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 100 T |
| 245/45 R19 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 102 T |
| 245/45 R20 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 103 T |
| 245/50 R18 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 104 T |
| 245/50 R19 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 105 T |
| 245/50 R20 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 102 T |
| 245/60 R18 | E | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 105 T |
| 245/70 R16 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 107 T |
| 255/40 R19 | E | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 100 T |
| 255/45 R19 | E | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 104 H |
| 255/45 R20 | E | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 105 T |
| 255/50 R19 | E | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 107 T |
| 255/50 R20 | E | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 109 T |
| 255/55 R18 | E | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 109 T |
| 255/55 R19 | E | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 111 T |
| 255/55 R20 | E | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 110 T |
| 255/60 R18 | E | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 112 T |
| 265/50 R20 | E | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 111 T |
| 265/60 R18 | D | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 110 T |
| 265/65 R17 | D | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 112 T |
| 265/70 R16 | D | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 112 T |
| 275/45 R20 | E | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 110 T |
| 275/50 R20 | E | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 113 T |
| 285/50 R20 | E | C | 75 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 116 T |
| 285/60 R18 | E | C | 75 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 116 T |
Frequently asked questions
What is the wet grip class of the Nexen Winguard ice 3?
On the EU tyre label, the Nexen Winguard ice 3 has wet grip class D to E, depending on the size. A is the best and E the worst. The difference between class A and class E is about 18 m of braking distance from 90 km/h on a wet road.
How long is the braking distance of the Nexen Winguard ice 3 on a wet road?
According to the Pidurdusmaa.ee calculation, the Nexen Winguard ice 3 205/55 R16 stops from 90 km/h on a wet road in about 47 metres (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time). The calculation is based on wet grip class D on the EU tyre label.
Is the Nexen Winguard ice 3 suitable for an Estonian winter?
Yes. The Nexen Winguard ice 3 is a Nordic friction tyre, a non-studded winter tyre made for ice and snow.
Has the Nexen Winguard ice 3 been independently tested?
Our database has no independent braking test for this model. The braking distance is calculated from the wet grip class on the EU tyre label, an official measurement made for each size.
What sizes is the Nexen Winguard ice 3 available in?
In the EU tyre register, our database has the Nexen Winguard ice 3 in 85 sizes, for example 165/60 R15, 175/50 R15, 175/70 R14, 185/60 R14, 185/60 R15 and 185/65 R14. As a main factory size it fits cars such as the Audi A6 C9 (2025+), Audi Q3 III (2025+) and BMW iX3 NA5 (2025+).