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Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Nokian WR D4

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Nokian (60%). But when it comes to comparing Goodyear UltraGrip 9 and Nokian WR D4, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the UltraGrip 9 and the WR D4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C wet grip rating, whereas 97% of Nokian WR D4 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraGrip 9 is made in Slovenia and WR D4 is made in Finland.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (7)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2019 185/65 R15 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2018 195/65 R15 View
ACE ACE
Winter
2018 185/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 175/65 R14 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2017 195/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 7 tests

Wet Performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Nokian WR D4
72%
Nokian
WR D4
Wet Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Nokian WR D4
69%
Wet Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Nokian WR D4
69%
Wet Circle Cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Nokian WR D4
71%
Best: Michelin Alpin A4 (89.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Nokian WR D4
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Nokian WR D4
74%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (89.0%)
Dry Performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Nokian WR D4
81%
Nokian
WR D4
Dry Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Nokian WR D4
80%
Dry Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Nokian WR D4
78%
Best: Toyo Snowprox S943 (100.0%)
Dry Lane Change
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Nokian WR D4
90%
Dry Steering Reaction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Nokian WR D4
75%
Best in category: Toyo Snowprox S943 (89.2%)
Snow Performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Nokian WR D4
93%
Nokian
WR D4
Snow Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (97.0%)
Snow Traction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Nokian WR D4
92%
Best: Kenda Wintergen 2 (98.0%)
Snow Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
69%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Snow Circle Cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
74%
Nokian WR D4
94%
Best: Giti GitiWinter W1 (100.0%)
Best in category: Giti GitiWinter W1 (94.3%)
Ice Performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Nokian WR D4
84%
Nokian
WR D4
Ice Braking Abs
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Nokian WR D4
85%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%
Nokian WR D4
82%
Best: Davanti Wintoura (89.0%)
Best in category: Davanti Wintoura (87.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Nokian WR D4
69%
Nokian
WR D4
Noise Exterior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Nokian WR D4
71%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Nokian WR D4
66%
Ride Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Nokian WR D4
71%
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 (90.0%)
Economy
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Nokian WR D4
85%
Nokian
WR D4
Rolling Resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Nokian WR D4
88%
Best: Davanti Wintoura (93.0%)
Mileage
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Nokian WR D4
68%
Best: Michelin Alpin 5 (94.3%)
Best in category: Laufenn I Fit LW31 (90.5%)

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