In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Bridgestone). Generally,
Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than
Bridgestone (87%). The first tyre test of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was done in 2015, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C wet grip rating, whereas 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
UltraGrip 9 is made in Slovenia and
Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.