Matador Basic MP93 NORDICCA
6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/50 R17 among 55 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
33 246 Ft
in 225/50 R17
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Your size 225/50 R17 98V XL EAN: 4050496001643 SAP: 15854940000
MATADOR MP93 NORDICCA, FR
C C B Price from 33 246 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
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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 225/50 R17 among 55 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 32 of 64
51 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 35 of 63
65 +1,8 %
snow traction
beats 18 of 55
32 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 21 of 57
39 ≈ average
Wet beats 25 of 72
35 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 23 of 71
41 +1,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 24 of 60
50 +3,1 %
wet handling
beats 8 of 58
7 −2,3 %
Dry beats 8 of 58
15 −1,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 4 of 58
6 −1,7 %
dry handling
beats 28 of 55
51 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 21 of 44
47 ≈ average
Economy beats 28 of 59
48 −3,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 19 of 59
39 −3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 26 of 51
51 −1,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 33 of 60
56 +1,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 53 of 58
93 +1,4 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 85 % 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 225/50 R17
Compared with 34 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,8 33 246 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 87 502 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 46 063 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 52 383 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 55 491 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 44 228 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 56 212 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 41 914 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 37 719 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 39 581 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 41 066 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 47 977 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 42 107 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 45 880 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 38 239 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 634 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 XL 7.5 41 712 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 43 539 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 41 499 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 33 593 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 46 209 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 37 351 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 45 941 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 085 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 33 024 Ft better and cheaper 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 47 940 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 33 246 Ft This tyre 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 38 788 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 41 768 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 36 233 Ft 
Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP 5.9 35 091 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 34 810 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 23 581 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP 5.6 36 723 Ft 
Goodride SW608 5.2 36 229 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 36 229 Ft +2 983 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 87 502 Ft +54 256 Ft
Goodride SW608 36 229 Ft +2 983 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 87 502 Ft +54 256 Ft rank in the group of 34 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 (34)
- 1. 9.8 87 502 Ft +54 256 Ft
- 2. 9.1 46 063 Ft +12 817 Ft
- 2. 9.1 52 383 Ft +19 137 Ft
- 4. 9.0 55 491 Ft +22 245 Ft
- 5. 8.6 44 228 Ft +10 982 Ft
- 6. 8.4 56 212 Ft +22 966 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 914 Ft +8 668 Ft
- 7. 8.3 37 719 Ft +4 473 Ft
- 7. 8.3 39 581 Ft +6 335 Ft
- 10. 8.1 41 066 Ft +7 820 Ft
- 11. 7.8 47 977 Ft +14 731 Ft
- 11. 7.8 42 107 Ft +8 861 Ft
- 13. 7.7 45 880 Ft +12 634 Ft
- 14. 7.6 38 239 Ft +4 993 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 634 Ft +3 388 Ft
- 15. 7.5 41 712 Ft +8 466 Ft
- 17. 7.4 43 539 Ft +10 293 Ft
- 17. 7.4 41 499 Ft +8 253 Ft
- 17. 7.4 33 593 Ft +347 Ft
- 17. 7.4 46 209 Ft +12 963 Ft
- 17. 7.4 37 351 Ft +4 105 Ft
- 17. 7.4 45 941 Ft +12 695 Ft
- 23. 7.3 40 085 Ft +6 839 Ft
- 24. 6.9 33 024 Ft −222 Ft
- 24. 6.9 47 940 Ft +14 694 Ft
- 26. 6.8 33 246 Ft
- 27. 6.7 38 788 Ft +5 542 Ft
- 28. 6.6 41 768 Ft +8 522 Ft
- 29. 6.1 36 233 Ft +2 987 Ft
- 30. 5.9 35 091 Ft +1 845 Ft
- 31. 5.8 34 810 Ft +1 564 Ft
- 32. 5.7 23 581 Ft −9 665 Ft
- 33. 5.6 36 723 Ft +3 477 Ft
- 34. 5.2 36 229 Ft +2 983 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 225/50 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15854940000
EAN4050496001643
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.
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Laufenn
LW31 I FIT+
7.4
from 33 593 Ft
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MP93 NORDICCA
6.8
from 33 246 Ft
Reference tyre
Kumho
WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
from 50 939 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 225/50 R17.
Current lowest
33 246,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
33 246,00 Ft
Highest for the period
33 246,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.