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Matador MP93 Nordicca
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Matador MP93 Nordicca

Winter
Lowcost
5.0 /10 Conditionally recommended

A cheap tyre from European manufacturer that is very snow-focused, while sacrificing performance on both dry and wet. It could be recommended as a cheap option for extreme climates with a lot of snow.

4 Tests 81 Sizes 3PMSF M+S

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

MatadorThis tyre
MP93 Nordicca
5.0
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
8.6
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Snow handling
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
8.1
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet braking
Worse at: Snow traction
syronBudget
everest 2
Better at: Snow traction, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
CSTBudget
Medallion Winter WCP1
1.4
Better at: Dry braking, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Snow traction
Evergreen
EW66
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Snow traction
GoodrideBudget
SW608
1.6
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry braking
Worse at: Snow traction, Wet braking, Wet handling
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870
9.9
Better at: Wet handling, Dry braking, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Snow traction
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance+
9.0
Better at: Wet handling, Dry braking, Aquaplaning - cross
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak LM-005
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Snow traction
KleberUpper-middle
KRISALP HP3
8.0
Better at: Dry braking, Snow handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
NokianUpper-middle
WR Snowproof
6.8
Better at: Dry braking
Worse at: Snow traction, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
ToyoUpper-middle
Observe S944
6.7
Better at: Dry braking, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Snow traction, Snow handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac
6.7
Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Snow traction
SavaBudget
Eskimo HP2
6.2
Better at: Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Snow traction, Wet braking
YokohamaUpper-middle
BluEarth-Winter V906
5.6
Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Snow traction, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Snow handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance on snow and ice

Low wear and abrasion, contributing to high durability

Lightweight construction leads to reduced fuel consumption

Weaknesses

Noticeable weaknesses in handling on wet and dry roads

Minor shortcomings in winter handling compared to top competitors, despite good overall snow and ice performance

History

MP92 Sibir Snow2015–20215.0MP93 Nordicca2022–20255.0
2021

Matador MP93 Nordicca was launched and replaced Matador MP92 Sibir Snow.

2022
2× Tested
ADAC215/60 R16#15Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R17#31
2023
1× Tested
Autobild225/45 R18#38
2025
1× Tested
ADAC225/40 R18#11Satisfactory
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Tests (4)

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4 Tests 2× Recommended
ADAC Winter
225/40 R18
#11 Of 31 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#38 Of 54 Tyres
ADAC Winter
215/60 R16
#15 Of 17 Tyres
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#31 Of 56 Tyres

Sizes (81)

1 Variants

75T.

1 Variants

79T.

1 Variants

82T.

Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Satisfactory2× (100%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R18 8.5215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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