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Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 vs. Goodyear UltraGrip 9

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Nexen (34%). But when it comes to comparing Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 and Goodyear UltraGrip 9, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2018 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winguard Snow G WH2 and the UltraGrip 9 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
ACE ACE
Winter
2018 185/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
68%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
90%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Wet Braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
82%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
91%
Wet Handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
72%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
79%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
95%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
65%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
42%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (89.4%)
Dry Performance
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
75%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Dry Braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
78%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
75%
Dry Handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
77%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Best: Toyo Snowprox S943 (100.0%)
Dry Lane Change
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
70%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
75%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Best in category: Toyo Snowprox S943 (91.3%)
Snow Performance
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
81%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Snow Braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
84%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Best: Kenda Wintergen 2 (95.0%)
Snow Traction
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
84%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
91%
Snow Handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
74%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (93.3%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
80%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
60%
Best in category: Giti GitiWinter W1 (94.3%)
Ice Performance
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
81%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Ice Braking Abs
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
83%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
78%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (89.0%)
Best in category: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (86.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
77%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Noise Exterior
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
74%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
68%
Noise Interior
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
71%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
67%
Ride Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
85%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
95%
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 (90.0%)
Economy
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
73%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Rolling Resistance
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
57%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (99.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
74%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
90%
Mileage
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
89%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%
Best: Michelin Alpin 5 (100.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR D4 (96.7%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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