Matador Basic MP93 NORDICCA
6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 52 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
37 869 Ft
in 235/45 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 235/45 R18 98V XL EAN: 4050496001667 SAP: 15855110000
MATADOR MP93 NORDICCA, FR
D C B Price from 37 869 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
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Current prices for size 235/45 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 235/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 30 of 60
51 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 32 of 60
65 +1,8 %
snow traction
beats 18 of 54
32 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 21 of 53
39 ≈ average
Wet beats 22 of 69
33 +1,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 23 of 69
41 +1,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 26 of 56
50 +3,1 %
wet handling
beats 4 of 54
7 −2,3 %
Dry beats 10 of 56
19 −1,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 3 of 56
6 −1,7 %
dry handling
beats 27 of 51
51 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 19 of 41
47 ≈ average
Economy beats 26 of 55
48 −3,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 19 of 55
39 −3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 23 of 49
51 −1,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 30 of 55
55 +1,3 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 47 of 54
93 +1,4 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 81 % 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 235/45 R18
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,8 37 869 Ft
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 54 621 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 54 002 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 61 798 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 76 385 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 54 301 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 55 618 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 61 044 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 46 370 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 56 247 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 50 531 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 64 068 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 52 678 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 53 611 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 46 375 Ft 
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 FSL 7.6 52 544 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 43 508 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 38 609 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 51 540 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 315 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 52 233 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 47 342 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 39 877 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 54 649 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 869 Ft This tyre 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 44 599 Ft 
Triangle TW421 EffeXWinter XL 6.6 29 538 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 47 438 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 47 657 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 33 918 Ft 5,0 Median 7,5 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 33 918 Ft −3 951 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 54 621 Ft +16 753 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 33 918 Ft −3 951 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 54 621 Ft +16 753 Ft rank in the group of 31 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 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
- 1. 9.1 54 621 Ft +16 753 Ft
- 1. 9.1 54 002 Ft +16 133 Ft
- 1. 9.1 61 798 Ft +23 929 Ft
- 4. 9.0 76 385 Ft +38 517 Ft
- 5. 8.6 54 301 Ft +16 432 Ft
- 5. 8.6 55 618 Ft +17 750 Ft
- 7. 8.4 61 044 Ft +23 175 Ft
- 8. 8.3 46 370 Ft +8 501 Ft
- 8. 8.3 56 247 Ft +18 378 Ft
- 10. 8.1 50 531 Ft +12 662 Ft
- 11. 7.8 64 068 Ft +26 199 Ft
- 11. 7.8 52 678 Ft +14 809 Ft
- 13. 7.7 53 611 Ft +15 742 Ft
- 14. 7.6 46 375 Ft +8 506 Ft
- 14. 7.6 52 544 Ft +14 675 Ft
- 16. 7.5 43 508 Ft +5 639 Ft
- 17. 7.4 38 609 Ft +740 Ft
- 17. 7.4 51 540 Ft +13 672 Ft
- 17. 7.4 48 315 Ft +10 446 Ft
- 17. 7.4
- 17. 7.4 52 233 Ft +14 364 Ft
- 22. 7.3 47 342 Ft +9 473 Ft
- 22. 7.3
- 24. 6.9 39 877 Ft +2 008 Ft
- 24. 6.9 54 649 Ft +16 781 Ft
- 26. 6.8 37 869 Ft
- 27. 6.7 44 599 Ft +6 730 Ft
- 28. 6.6 29 538 Ft −8 331 Ft
- 29. 6.4 47 438 Ft +9 569 Ft
- 30. 6.1 47 657 Ft +9 788 Ft
- 31. 5.0 33 918 Ft −3 951 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 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15855110000
EAN4050496001667
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.
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Reference tyre
Cooper
DISCOVERER WINTER
7.3
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 235/45 R18.
Current lowest
37 868,86 Ft
Lowest for the period
37 778,69 Ft
Highest for the period
38 611,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.