Matador Basic MP93 NORDICCA
6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/55 R17 among 52 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
35 101 Ft
in 225/55 R17
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Your size 225/55 R17 101V XL EAN: 4050496002138 SAP: 15854900000
MATADOR MP93 NORDICCA, FR
D C B Price from 35 101 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4050496002138
Current prices for size 225/55 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 225/55 R17 among 52 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 36 of 66
55 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 38 of 65
65 +1,8 %
snow traction
beats 20 of 55
32 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 23 of 55
39 ≈ average
Wet beats 27 of 73
38 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 25 of 72
41 +1,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 26 of 60
50 +3,1 %
wet handling
beats 8 of 56
7 −2,3 %
Dry beats 11 of 58
20 −1,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 6 of 58
6 −1,7 %
dry handling
beats 26 of 53
51 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 23 of 43
47 ≈ average
Economy beats 30 of 60
51 −2,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 21 of 58
39 −3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 26 of 51
51 −1,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 33 of 58
58 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 52 of 56
93 +1,4 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 80 % 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 225/55 R17
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 35 101 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 60 187 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 52 191 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 58 511 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 45 921 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 60 688 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 39 236 Ft 
Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 41 688 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 44 776 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 46 925 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 47 758 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 44 613 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 43 421 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 45 429 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 44 516 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 989 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 44 414 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 45 410 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 364 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 43 180 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 44 483 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 54 199 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 923 Ft better and cheaper 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 35 101 Ft This tyre 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 39 468 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 46 162 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 44 425 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 32 301 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 27 973 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 36 940 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 37 977 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 33 017 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 33 017 Ft −2 084 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 60 187 Ft +25 086 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 33 017 Ft −2 084 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 60 187 Ft +25 086 Ft rank in the group of 31 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 are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
- 1. 9.8 60 187 Ft +25 086 Ft
- 2. 9.1 52 191 Ft +17 090 Ft
- 3. 9.0 58 511 Ft +23 410 Ft
- 4. 8.6 45 921 Ft +10 820 Ft
- 5. 8.4 60 688 Ft +25 587 Ft
- 6. 8.3 39 236 Ft +4 135 Ft
- 6. 8.3 41 688 Ft +6 587 Ft
- 6. 8.3 44 776 Ft +9 675 Ft
- 9. 8.1 46 925 Ft +11 824 Ft
- 10. 7.8 47 758 Ft +12 657 Ft
- 10. 7.8 44 613 Ft +9 512 Ft
- 10. 7.8 43 421 Ft +8 320 Ft
- 13. 7.7 45 429 Ft +10 328 Ft
- 14. 7.6 44 516 Ft +9 415 Ft
- 15. 7.5 39 989 Ft +4 888 Ft
- 16. 7.4 44 414 Ft +9 313 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 410 Ft +10 309 Ft
- 16. 7.4 34 364 Ft −737 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 180 Ft +8 079 Ft
- 20. 7.3 44 483 Ft +9 382 Ft
- 21. 7.1 54 199 Ft +19 098 Ft
- 22. 6.9 34 923 Ft −178 Ft
- 23. 6.8 35 101 Ft
- 24. 6.7 39 468 Ft +4 367 Ft
- 25. 6.1 46 162 Ft +11 061 Ft
- 26. 5.9 44 425 Ft +9 324 Ft
- 27. 5.8 32 301 Ft −2 800 Ft
- 28. 5.7 27 973 Ft −7 128 Ft
- 29. 5.6 36 940 Ft +1 839 Ft
- 30. 5.2 37 977 Ft +2 876 Ft
- 31. 5.0 33 017 Ft −2 084 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 225/55 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15854900000
EAN4050496002138
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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Debica
FRIGO HP 2
6.7
from 39 468 Ft
This tyre
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MP93 NORDICCA
6.8
from 35 101 Ft
Reference tyre
Laufenn
LW31 I FIT+
7.4
from 34 364 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 225/55 R17.
Current lowest
35 101,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
35 101,00 Ft
Highest for the period
35 101,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.