Nexen

WINGUARD SPORT 2 WU7

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Nexen Winguard Sport 2: Rigorous control, dynamic safety, and optimal comfort on winter roads

The Nexen Winguard Sport 2 WU7 is an Ultra High Performance (UHP) winter tyre, specifically developed to deliver precise handling, excellent traction on snow, and optimal safety on wet roads. Ideal for executive saloons, sports coupés, and dynamic SUVs, it stands out as a highly reliable and competitive option against leading profiles in its category, such as the Kumho WinterCraft WP72, the Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro, or the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3. This premium winter tyre combines an aggressive directional tread pattern with an advanced thermal compound to guarantee total control even when temperatures drop below freezing.

Technical note: Its V-shaped directional design is optimized to ensure rapid drainage of water and slush, while the high density of its 3D sipes prevents block deformation to maintain excellent steering precision at high speeds.

• Snow traction and braking: Its arrow-shaped groove design bites aggressively into fresh and packed snow, providing reassuring acceleration and significantly reduced braking distances.
• Superior water and slush evacuation: Wide transverse channels instantly expel water and slush to the sides, effectively limiting aquaplaning risks for a serene drive under winter rain.
• Rigorous dynamic handling: Its rigid shoulder blocks maximize the road contact patch when cornering, delivering stable handling and predictable reactions on both dry and wet roads.
• Even wear and refined comfort: Even distribution of ground pressure prevents asymmetric wear, extending tyre life while ensuring excellent rolling comfort on long journeys.

Our technical experts' review

The Nexen Winguard Sport 2 stands out as a trustworthy winter tyre with an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, showing solid and consistent performance across all areas, particularly due to its strict dry and wet grip, refined road comfort, and highly controlled wear. This versatility is brilliantly confirmed in real-world use: for instance, on his 2015 Peugeot 508 fitted with Nexen Winguard Sport 2 WU7 in size 215/55 R17 98V, Régis K. from Chavelot (88150), who drives mainly on highways, gave these tyres a perfect score of 10/10, highlighting the excellent behavior and comfort of this profile during long winter highway journeys.

• Season: winter (approved with M+S marking and official 3PMSF certification)
• Usage profile: daily winter driving on highways, snowy roads, and cold, damp pavements
• Markings: standard (UHP directional profile designed for sustained speeds in winter)
• Vehicles: executive and family saloons, sports coupés, road and sporty SUVs

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