Matador Basic MP93 NORDICCA
6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R17 among 46 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
34 172 Ft
in 205/55 R17
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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
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Your size 205/55 R17 95V XL EAN: 4050496001681 SAP: 15854880000
MATADOR MP93 NORDICCA, FR
D C B Price from 34 172 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
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Current prices for size 205/55 R17.
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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 205/55 R17 among 46 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 28 of 55
52 +1,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 30 of 55
65 +1,8 %
snow traction
beats 15 of 46
32 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 19 of 47
39 ≈ average
Wet beats 24 of 64
38 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 24 of 64
41 +1,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 20 of 49
50 +3,1 %
wet handling
beats 4 of 48
7 −2,3 %
Dry beats 7 of 48
16 −1,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 4 of 48
6 −1,7 %
dry handling
beats 23 of 46
51 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 15 of 37
47 ≈ average
Economy beats 23 of 48
49 −3,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 17 of 48
39 −3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 21 of 43
51 −1,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 26 of 49
54 +1,3 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 43 of 48
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 51 % 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 205/55 R17
Compared with 29 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,8 34 172 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 61 571 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 48 605 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 510 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 68 948 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 47 747 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 59 996 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 42 422 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 45 584 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 39 246 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 098 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 47 756 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 46 889 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 46 113 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 44 577 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 989 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 789 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 61 928 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 300 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 40 909 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 442 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 507 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 48 162 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 34 172 Ft This tyre 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 50 811 Ft 
Hankook W320 Winter i*cept evo2 6.6 46 255 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 39 561 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 47 440 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 23 579 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 29 122 Ft 5,0 Median 7,6 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −5 050 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft +27 399 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −5 050 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft +27 399 Ft rank in the group of 29 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 9,8
Show all tyres in the ranking (29)
- 1. 9.8 61 571 Ft +27 399 Ft
- 2. 9.1 48 605 Ft +14 433 Ft
- 2. 9.1 56 510 Ft +22 338 Ft
- 4. 9.0 68 948 Ft +34 776 Ft
- 5. 8.6 47 747 Ft +13 575 Ft
- 6. 8.4 59 996 Ft +25 824 Ft
- 7. 8.3 42 422 Ft +8 250 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 584 Ft +11 412 Ft
- 7. 8.3 39 246 Ft +5 074 Ft
- 10. 8.1 42 098 Ft +7 926 Ft
- 11. 7.8 47 756 Ft +13 584 Ft
- 11. 7.8 46 889 Ft +12 717 Ft
- 13. 7.7 46 113 Ft +11 941 Ft
- 14. 7.6 44 577 Ft +10 405 Ft
- 14. 7.6 39 989 Ft +5 817 Ft
- 16. 7.5 39 789 Ft +5 617 Ft
- 17. 7.4 61 928 Ft +27 756 Ft
- 17. 7.4 34 300 Ft +128 Ft
- 17. 7.4 40 909 Ft +6 737 Ft
- 20. 7.3 38 442 Ft +4 270 Ft
- 21. 6.9 34 507 Ft +335 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 162 Ft +13 990 Ft
- 23. 6.8 34 172 Ft
- 24. 6.7 50 811 Ft +16 639 Ft
- 25. 6.6 46 255 Ft +12 083 Ft
- 26. 6.1 39 561 Ft +5 389 Ft
- 27. 5.8 47 440 Ft +13 268 Ft
- 28. 5.7 23 579 Ft −10 593 Ft
- 29. 5.0 29 122 Ft −5 050 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 205/55 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15854880000
EAN4050496001681
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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Laufenn
LW31 I FIT+
7.4
from 34 300 Ft
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MP93 NORDICCA
6.8
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Reference tyre
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
8.1
from 47 419 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 205/55 R17.
Current lowest
34 172,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
34 172,00 Ft
Highest for the period
34 172,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.