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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Toyo Observe S944

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Toyo (58%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 51% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Toyo Observe S944 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance+ and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Toyo
Observe S944
Number of tests
23
11
Best position
#1
#6
Average position
3.3
14.8
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
176
66

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Toyo
Observe S944
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
75%
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
85%
Toyo Observe S944
54%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
75%
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
90%
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Dry Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
74%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Toyo Observe S944
82%
Dry Lane Change
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Toyo Observe S944
90%
Dry Steering Reaction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
75%
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Snow Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Toyo
Observe S944
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
90%
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
85%
Toyo Observe S944
77%
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
90%
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Ice Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Toyo Observe S944
84%
Toyo
Observe S944
Ice Braking Abs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Toyo Observe S944
88%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Comfort & Noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Toyo
Observe S944
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Noise Interior
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Ride Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Economy
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Toyo
Observe S944
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Toyo Observe S944
76%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/55 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2020225/50 R17View

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