Matador Basic MP93 NORDICCA
6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 50 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
35 778 Ft
in 225/45 R18
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Your size 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 4050496001711 SAP: 15855100000
MATADOR MP93 NORDICCA, FR
D C B Price from 35 778 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
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Current prices for size 225/45 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 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 29 of 57
52 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 33 of 57
65 +1,8 %
snow traction
beats 15 of 47
32 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 20 of 51
39 ≈ average
Wet beats 21 of 66
33 +1,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 20 of 66
41 +1,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 20 of 53
50 +3,1 %
wet handling
beats 3 of 52
7 −2,3 %
Dry beats 8 of 53
16 −1,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 4 of 53
6 −1,7 %
dry handling
beats 25 of 50
51 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 16 of 36
47 ≈ average
Economy beats 25 of 53
48 −3,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 16 of 53
39 −3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 23 of 45
51 −1,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 28 of 53
54 +1,3 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 46 of 52
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 % Economy worse than 52 % 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 225/45 R18
Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,8 35 778 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 62 775 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 46 790 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 51 181 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 58 637 Ft 
Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 53 646 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 50 568 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 105 628 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 40 075 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 52 762 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 410 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 41 824 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 52 134 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 331 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 787 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 875 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 49 299 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 47 263 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 45 036 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 36 011 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 42 639 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 47 202 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 42 125 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 38 224 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 35 778 Ft This tyre 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 42 558 Ft 
Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 45 786 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 29 896 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 40 517 Ft 
Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 5.5 60 913 Ft 5,5 Median 7,5 9,8
5.5 weakest in the group Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 60 913 Ft +25 135 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 62 775 Ft +26 996 Ft
Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 60 913 Ft +25 135 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 62 775 Ft +26 996 Ft rank in the group of 30 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
Show all tyres in the ranking (30)
- 1. 9.8 62 775 Ft +26 996 Ft
- 2. 9.1 46 790 Ft +11 012 Ft
- 2. 9.1 51 181 Ft +15 403 Ft
- 2. 9.1 58 637 Ft +22 859 Ft
- 5. 8.6 53 646 Ft +17 868 Ft
- 5. 8.6 50 568 Ft +14 790 Ft
- 7. 8.4 105 628 Ft +69 850 Ft
- 8. 8.3 40 075 Ft +4 297 Ft
- 8. 8.3 52 762 Ft +16 984 Ft
- 10. 8.1 48 410 Ft +12 631 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 824 Ft +6 045 Ft
- 11. 7.8 52 134 Ft +16 355 Ft
- 13. 7.7 51 331 Ft +15 552 Ft
- 14. 7.6 42 787 Ft +7 009 Ft
- 15. 7.5 39 875 Ft +4 097 Ft
- 16. 7.4 49 299 Ft +13 520 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 263 Ft +11 485 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 036 Ft +9 258 Ft
- 16. 7.4 36 011 Ft +232 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 639 Ft +6 861 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 202 Ft +11 424 Ft
- 22. 7.3 42 125 Ft +6 346 Ft
- 23. 6.9 38 224 Ft +2 446 Ft
- 23. 6.9
- 25. 6.8 35 778 Ft
- 26. 6.7 42 558 Ft +6 780 Ft
- 27. 6.6 45 786 Ft +10 007 Ft
- 27. 6.6 29 896 Ft −5 882 Ft
- 29. 6.1 40 517 Ft +4 738 Ft
- 30. 5.5 60 913 Ft +25 135 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 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15855100000
EAN4050496001711
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
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6.8
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Reference tyre
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WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
from 41 824 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 225/45 R18.
Current lowest
35 778,44 Ft
Lowest for the period
35 356,80 Ft
Highest for the period
35 829,24 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.