Matador Basic MP93 NORDICCA
6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 46 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
37 337 Ft
in 245/40 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
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Your size 245/40 R18 97V XL EAN: 4050496001407 SAP: 15855150000
MATADOR MP93 NORDICCA, FR
D C B Price from 37 337 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
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Current prices for size 245/40 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 245/40 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 26 of 55
48 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 28 of 55
65 +1,8 %
snow traction
beats 19 of 49
32 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 20 of 49
39 ≈ average
Wet beats 21 of 65
33 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 23 of 65
41 +1,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 22 of 51
50 +3,1 %
wet handling
beats 6 of 49
7 −2,3 %
Dry beats 8 of 50
17 −1,3 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 4 of 50
6 −1,7 %
dry handling
beats 23 of 48
51 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 19 of 36
47 ≈ average
Economy beats 23 of 50
47 −3,5 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 15 of 49
39 −3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 20 of 42
51 −1,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 27 of 50
55 +1,3 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 42 of 49
93 +1,4 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 83 % Economy worse than 53 % 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 245/40 R18
Compared with 26 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,8 37 337 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 485 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 48 433 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 50 919 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 62 602 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 51 506 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 48 060 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 45 282 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 975 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 45 964 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 52 154 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 56 452 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 816 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 507 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 41 529 Ft 
Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 7.5 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 48 983 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 37 657 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 177 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 41 185 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 337 Ft This tyre 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 45 278 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 41 048 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 32 812 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 36 709 Ft 5,2 Median 7,6 9,1
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft −628 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft +19 148 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft −628 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft +19 148 Ft rank in the group of 26 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (26)
- 1. 9.1 56 485 Ft +19 148 Ft
- 1. 9.1 48 433 Ft +11 096 Ft
- 1. 9.1 50 919 Ft +13 583 Ft
- 4. 9.0 62 602 Ft +25 265 Ft
- 5. 8.6 51 506 Ft +14 169 Ft
- 5. 8.6 48 060 Ft +10 724 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 282 Ft +7 945 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 975 Ft +4 638 Ft
- 9. 8.1 45 964 Ft +8 627 Ft
- 10. 7.8 52 154 Ft +14 817 Ft
- 10. 7.8 56 452 Ft +19 115 Ft
- 12. 7.7 51 816 Ft +14 479 Ft
- 13. 7.6 42 507 Ft +5 170 Ft
- 14. 7.5 41 529 Ft +4 192 Ft
- 14. 7.5
- 16. 7.4 48 983 Ft +11 646 Ft
- 16. 7.4 37 657 Ft +320 Ft
- 16. 7.4
- 16. 7.4 48 177 Ft +10 840 Ft
- 20. 6.9 41 185 Ft +3 848 Ft
- 21. 6.8 37 337 Ft
- 22. 6.4 45 278 Ft +7 941 Ft
- 23. 6.1 41 048 Ft +3 711 Ft
- 24. 5.9
- 25. 5.8 32 812 Ft −4 525 Ft
- 26. 5.2 36 709 Ft −628 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 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15855150000
EAN4050496001407
EU energy label D C B (72 dB)
D 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+
7.4
from 37 657 Ft
This tyre
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MP93 NORDICCA
6.8
from 37 337 Ft
Reference tyre
Toyo
S954 SNOWPROX
6.4
from 45 278 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 4×
Wins 
0×
0× Top 3 
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0× Average placement 13,0
2026
2025
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 245/40 R18.
Current lowest
37 336,73 Ft
Lowest for the period
36 896,04 Ft
Highest for the period
37 387,53 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.