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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Toyo Observe S944

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

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
73%
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Toyo Observe S944
81%

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
85%
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Toyo Observe S944
68%

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
70%
Toyo Observe S944
57%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Toyo Observe S944
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
70%
Toyo Observe S944
56%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Toyo Observe S944
74%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
Toyo Observe S944
72%

Ice

Ice
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Toyo Observe S944
87%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
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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