Matador Basic MP93 NORDICCA
6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/50 R18 among 43 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
43 129 Ft
in 235/50 R18
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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 235/50 R18 101V XL EAN: 4050496001384 SAP: 15855090000
MATADOR MP93 NORDICCA, FR
D C B Price from 43 129 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
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Current prices for size 235/50 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 235/50 R18 among 43 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 27 of 50
55 +1,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 28 of 50
65 +1,8 %
snow traction
beats 17 of 44
32 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 20 of 44
39 ≈ average
Wet beats 16 of 53
31 +1,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 17 of 53
41 +1,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 19 of 45
50 +3,1 %
wet handling
beats 3 of 44
7 −2,3 %
Dry beats 7 of 45
17 −1,5 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 4 of 45
6 −1,7 %
dry handling
beats 22 of 43
51 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 17 of 30
47 ≈ average
Economy beats 25 of 45
57 −1,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 15 of 44
39 −3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 21 of 40
51 −1,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 23 of 44
53 +1,0 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 36 of 43
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 % 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 235/50 R18
Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,8 43 129 Ft
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 63 329 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 74 865 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 77 197 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 59 600 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 63 403 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 47 682 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 60 405 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 57 498 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 55 677 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 60 763 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 59 867 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 52 922 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 50 601 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 52 268 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 57 027 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 50 746 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 44 346 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 47 724 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 72 331 Ft 
Nexen WU7 / Winguard Sport 2 7.0 45 571 Ft 
Radar DIMAX ALPINE 6.9 48 064 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 43 129 Ft This tyre 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 47 276 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 50 516 Ft 
Austone SP-901 6.0 51 486 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 34 204 Ft 
Minerva S210 XL M+S 4.5 38 928 Ft 4,5 Median 7,4 9,1
4.5 weakest in the group Minerva S210 XL M+S 38 928 Ft −4 201 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 63 329 Ft +20 199 Ft
Minerva S210 XL M+S 38 928 Ft −4 201 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 63 329 Ft +20 199 Ft rank in the group of 27 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 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
- 1. 9.1 63 329 Ft +20 199 Ft
- 1. 9.1 74 865 Ft +31 736 Ft
- 3. 9.0 77 197 Ft +34 068 Ft
- 4. 8.6 59 600 Ft +16 470 Ft
- 4. 8.6 63 403 Ft +20 274 Ft
- 6. 8.3 47 682 Ft +4 553 Ft
- 6. 8.3 60 405 Ft +17 276 Ft
- 8. 8.1 57 498 Ft +14 369 Ft
- 9. 7.8 55 677 Ft +12 548 Ft
- 9. 7.8 60 763 Ft +17 634 Ft
- 11. 7.7 59 867 Ft +16 737 Ft
- 12. 7.6 52 922 Ft +9 793 Ft
- 13. 7.5 50 601 Ft +7 471 Ft
- 14. 7.4 52 268 Ft +9 139 Ft
- 14. 7.4 57 027 Ft +13 898 Ft
- 14. 7.4 50 746 Ft +7 617 Ft
- 14. 7.4 44 346 Ft +1 217 Ft
- 14. 7.4 47 724 Ft +4 595 Ft
- 19. 7.3 72 331 Ft +29 202 Ft
- 20. 7.0 45 571 Ft +2 442 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 064 Ft +4 935 Ft
- 22. 6.8 43 129 Ft
- 23. 6.7 47 276 Ft +4 147 Ft
- 24. 6.1 50 516 Ft +7 386 Ft
- 25. 6.0 51 486 Ft +8 357 Ft
- 26. 5.0 34 204 Ft −8 926 Ft
- 27. 4.5 38 928 Ft −4 201 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 235/50 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15855090000
EAN4050496001384
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
This tyre
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MP93 NORDICCA
6.8
from 43 129 Ft
Reference tyre
Barum
POLARIS 6
7.5
from 50 601 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 235/50 R18.
Current lowest
43 129,20 Ft
Lowest for the period
43 026,33 Ft
Highest for the period
44 011,85 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.