The Nexen Winguard Sport 2 tires receive generally positive reviews for their winter performance and overall value.
The Nexen Winguard Sport 2 tires are generally well-received for their winter performance, especially in snowy and icy conditions. Many users praise their smooth and quiet ride, which is comparable to all-season tires. They offer good value for money and perform well in various weather conditions. However, a small number of users reported dissatisfaction with their snow performance compared to other premium winter tires.
Positive highlights
Excellent traction in snow, ice, and wet conditions. Smooth and quiet ride, comparable to all-season tires. Good handling on dry pavement. Comfortable ride quality. Minimal tread wear reported by most users. Great value for the price. Performs well at high speeds on highways.
Negative highlights
A few users reported poor traction in snow compared to other winter tires. Some complaints about sliding in light snow conditions. Slight decrease in fuel efficiency noted by some users.
Scorecard
Dry
4.8
Wet
4.8
Winter
4.8
Comfort
4.9
Noise
4.5
Treadwear
4.7
25 SimpleTire reviews
Brandon
4
Toyota Camry 2014 Hybrid XLE
Verified Customer
Feb 25, 2025
Great tires for winter!
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
4
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
4
Noise
3
Treadwear
4
Dom
4.5
Dodge Charger 2017 Daytona 392
Verified Customer
Jan 20, 2025
Great tires for great price will be using again
getting me through Ohio winter pretty smoothly in my Dodge charger scat pack
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
Cody
4
Pontiac grand-prix 2007 gxp-front
Verified Customer
Jan 8, 2025
Definitely a good budget friendly snow tire.
Lost 2 mpg after putting these on but the traction in snow is worth it
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
4
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
Cody
4
Pontiac grand-prix 2007 gxp-front
Verified Customer
Jan 8, 2025
Definitely a good budget friendly snow tire.
Lost 2 mpg after installing but the traction is worth it on snow
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
4
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
Lloyd
4.5
Ford Mustang 2015 GT Premium
Verified Customer
Jan 1, 2025
Overall a really top tier tire
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
4
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
5
Charles
5
Honda Civic 2024 Sport Sedan
Verified Customer
Dec 21, 2024
So far they are great. Have not been in snow yet.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
PW
5
Volkswagen GTI 2022 Autobahn
Verified Customer
Dec 16, 2024
Amazing upgrade!
Bought these for my 22 VW GTI. I have the Autobahn with the 18" wheels and Bridgestone Potenza S005 Ultra High Performance Summer tires. We got our first snow in Michigan (maybe an inch or two) and I had absolutely zero control with the summer tires. I went to a meeting a few blocks away and wasn't sure I would make it back home. I ordered these Nexen's and it's a NIGHT AND DAY difference! We got an even bigger snowfall recently and I had total control, little or no slipping, I even went through a figure 8 of two roundabouts next to each other and was not able to break the rear tires loose. Very impressed with these Nexen tires - I've never heard of the brand before this - and even more impressed that these tires are far, far quieter than my summer tires. I didn't realize how much road noise I had with the summer tires until I put these Nexens on. It's going to be hard going back to the summer tires next year... may just end up buying a set of Nexen UHP summer tires too!
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Miguel
5
Subaru WRX 2023 Premium
Verified Customer
Dec 11, 2024
Good tire with an excellent price.
I ended up doing a research about these tires after found them on this site. I remembered that a lot of the newer models of Hyundai came with this brand from the factory. I drive now a WRX and in some of the groups people recommend these tires. I live in the PNW, rain is almost daily and these tires are amazing with water and cold weather. Way more comfortable than the summer tires that came with the car. Definitely was a good choice for my needs.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
4
Treadwear
5
Matt
4
Volkswagen GTI 2018 SE
Verified Customer
Dec 5, 2024
Good value for a solid tire
After about a month of window shopping, I bought these Nexens. I've had some more costly brands of winter tires before (on the same vehicle platform), and so far these have surpassed the others overall, in my opinion. Pretty comfy ride without too much give in corners. Grip is good on wet pavement that I've experienced. Haven't had deep snow, grabs hard packed stuff well though. Very pleased with these mid-level winter tires!
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
4
Wet
4
Winter
4
Comfort
5
Noise
4
Matt
4
Volkswagen GTI 2018 SE
Verified Customer
Dec 5, 2024
Good value for a solid tire
After about a month of window shopping, I bought these Nexens. I've had some more costly brands of winter tires before (on the same vehicle platform), and so far these have surpassed the others overall, in my opinion. Pretty comfy ride without too much give in corners. Grip is good on wet pavement that I've experienced. Haven't had deep snow, grabs hard packed stuff well though. Very pleased with these mid-level winter tires!
Nexen's Winguard Sport 2 is a studless winter tire that's designed for use on performance-oriented cars and offers drivers excellent traction and performance in icy and snowy weather.
Features & Benefits
Winter tread design
Black sidewall
Three Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol means this tire is certified to perform in severe snow conditions
Backed by Nexen's Total Coverage Warranty, which includes 36 Months of Roadside Assistance
Built with an innovative sipe design for better grip on icy and snowy roads
Winter weather often brings ice, slush, and snow with it, and these unforgiving conditions can make driving more difficult than it needs to be. Fortunately, winter tires are built to give drivers constant traction and performance in these conditions, and the Winguard Sport 2 from Nexen does that and more for drivers of performance-oriented passenger cars. Multiple sipes enhance grip for better braking performance on icy and snowy roads by creating additional biting edges, while large, wide grooves within the tread of the Winguard Sport 2 funnel water, slush, and snow away from the tire to reduce the risk of hydroplaning. The Winguard Sport 2 is built with durable materials for a longer tread life, and also features a directional tread pattern that improves traction and cornering on dry and snowy roads.
Have a question about Nexen Winguard Sport 2 tires?
Yes, the Nexen Wingaurd Sport 2 is a good choice for drivers of performance-oriented vehicles that need better traction and performance in winter weather conditions. The Winguard Sport 2 also offers drivers shorter braking distances on icy and snowy roads, enhances cornering performance, and better hydroplaning resistances.
Nexen Winguard Sport 2 tires are made by the Nexen Tire Corporation, which is headquartered in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province and Seoul, South Korea.
Yes, Winguard Sport 2 tires could be made at Nexen's state-of-the-art factory in Richfield, OH. Winguard Sport 2 tires could also be made at Nexen's factory in South Korea.
No, Nexen's Winguard Sport 2 tires are not noisy. The computer optimized design of the Winguard Sport 2 reduces road noises and vibrations to create a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers and passengers.
No, Nexen Winguard Sport 2 tires cannot be used year-round. The Winguard Sport 2 utilizes a flexible rubber compound that's will quickly weardown and burnout when temperatures are consistently above 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
No, Nexen Winguard Sport 2 tires are not studdable. The Winguard Sport 2 utilizes a studless design and features high-density, multi-sipes for better grip and braking performance on icy and snowy roads, a directional tread pattern that enhances traction, and large wide grooves that reduce the risk of hydroplaning.