74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
55/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
76/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak Ice vs Nexen WinGuard — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
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No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
6 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak Ice and Nexen WinGuard are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak Ice is stronger on handling, wet and comfort. Nexen WinGuard is stronger on dry and snow.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
WinGuard leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak Ice | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 1 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 67 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Blizzak Ice leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak Ice | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 65 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
WinGuard leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak Ice | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak Ice leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak Ice | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 72 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak Ice | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 67 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Blizzak Ice leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak Ice | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Blizzak Ice leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak Ice | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 60 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak Ice | Nexen WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 74 |
| Dry | 35 | 67 |
| Wet | 78 | 65 |
| Snow | 77 | 100 |
| Comfort | 85 | 72 |
| Noise | 67 | – |
| Treadwear | 85 | 80 |
| Handling | 75 | 60 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Nexen WinGuard is generally regarded as a capable budget-friendly winter tire that provides a significant performance upgrade over summer tires in cold and snowy conditions. While most users report reliable traction and confidence-inspiring handling in winter environments, some reviewers note that its performance on ice and in warmer temperatures is limited compared to premium alternatives.
Pros
- Strong traction and handling in snow-covered conditions
- Noticeable improvement in grip over summer tires in cold weather
- Confidence-inspiring braking performance on mountain passes
- High value-for-money proposition
Cons
- Mediocre performance on ice
- Poor dry-weather handling when temperatures exceed 10°C
- Occasional difficulty with uphill starts in deep snow
Observations
- Users report that the tire performs best when temperatures remain consistently below 4°C.
- Performance is noted to be highly effective for mountain driving and steep inclines, though traction can be inconsistent during initial acceleration from a standstill.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak Ice | B · Nexen WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
74
/ 100
Nexen
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak Ice and Nexen WinGuard are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak Ice is stronger on handling, wet and comfort. Nexen WinGuard is stronger on dry and snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen WinGuard scores 67 vs 35 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Nexen WinGuard scores 100 vs 77 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak Ice scores 75 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak Ice scores 78 vs 65 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak Ice
Tire B · Nexen WinGuard
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.