Matador Basic MP93 NORDICCA
6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
31 378 Ft
in 225/40 R18
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Your size 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 4050496001377 SAP: 15855130000
MATADOR MP93 NORDICCA, FR
C C B Price from 31 378 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
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Current prices for size 225/40 R18.
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Rating and verdict
How the Matador MP93 NORDICCA evaluated
6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,8 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 32 of 63
52 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 35 of 63
65 +1,8 %
snow traction
beats 18 of 54
32 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 23 of 57
39 ≈ average
Wet beats 24 of 72
34 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 25 of 72
41 +1,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 26 of 59
50 +3,1 %
wet handling
beats 6 of 58
7 −2,3 %
Dry beats 9 of 58
16 −1,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 3 of 58
6 −1,7 %
dry handling
beats 29 of 54
51 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 18 of 40
47 ≈ average
Economy beats 29 of 58
51 −2,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 21 of 57
39 −3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 25 of 49
51 −1,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 34 of 58
59 +1,3 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 51 of 57
93 +1,4 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 84 % Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Matador MP93 NORDICCA stands in size 225/40 R18
Compared with 32 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,8 31 378 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 52 744 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 42 357 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 44 192 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 45 560 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 43 172 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 42 067 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 57 474 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 36 768 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 40 184 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 39 731 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 43 331 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 41 106 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 43 996 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 38 606 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 641 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 43 322 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I Fit+ XL 7.4 33 109 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 45 573 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 182 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 41 378 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 410 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 31 194 Ft better and cheaper 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 31 378 Ft This tyre 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 37 707 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 29 999 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 32 388 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 37 644 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 29 601 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 36 272 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 33 750 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 30 339 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 30 339 Ft −1 039 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 52 744 Ft +21 366 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 30 339 Ft −1 039 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 52 744 Ft +21 366 Ft rank in the group of 32 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
- 1. 9.8 52 744 Ft +21 366 Ft
- 2. 9.1 42 357 Ft +10 979 Ft
- 2. 9.1 44 192 Ft +12 814 Ft
- 2. 9.1 45 560 Ft +14 182 Ft
- 5. 8.6 43 172 Ft +11 794 Ft
- 5. 8.6 42 067 Ft +10 689 Ft
- 7. 8.4 57 474 Ft +26 096 Ft
- 8. 8.3 36 768 Ft +5 390 Ft
- 8. 8.3 40 184 Ft +8 806 Ft
- 10. 8.1 39 731 Ft +8 353 Ft
- 11. 7.8 43 331 Ft +11 953 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 106 Ft +9 728 Ft
- 13. 7.7 43 996 Ft +12 618 Ft
- 14. 7.6 38 606 Ft +7 228 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 641 Ft +5 263 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 322 Ft +11 944 Ft
- 16. 7.4 33 109 Ft +1 731 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 573 Ft +14 195 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 182 Ft +10 804 Ft
- 16. 7.4 41 378 Ft +10 000 Ft
- 21. 7.3 40 410 Ft +9 032 Ft
- 21. 7.3
- 23. 6.9 31 194 Ft −184 Ft
- 24. 6.8 31 378 Ft
- 25. 6.7 37 707 Ft +6 329 Ft
- 26. 6.6 29 999 Ft −1 379 Ft
- 27. 6.4 32 388 Ft +1 010 Ft
- 28. 6.1 37 644 Ft +6 266 Ft
- 29. 5.8 29 601 Ft −1 777 Ft
- 30. 5.6 36 272 Ft +4 895 Ft
- 31. 5.2 33 750 Ft +2 372 Ft
- 32. 5.0 30 339 Ft −1 039 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Matador MP93 NORDICCA belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15855130000
EAN4050496001377
EU energy label C C B (72 dB)
C C B (72 dB) Manufacturer Matador
Tread MP93 NORDICCA
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Rim protection Yes - FR
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Matador MP93 NORDICCA.
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Laufenn
LW31 I Fit+ XL
7.4
from 36 017 Ft
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MP93 NORDICCA
6.8
from 31 378 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 40 184 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 4×
Wins 
0×
0× Top 3 
0×
0× Average placement 13,0
2026
2025
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.
Current lowest
31 377,89 Ft
Lowest for the period
31 302,96 Ft
Highest for the period
31 428,69 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.