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Comparison: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

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%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 30% of the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7. The first tyre test of Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 225/45 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 255/35 R19 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
72%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Wet Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Wet Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
85%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (89.4%)
Dry Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
77%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Dry Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
85%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
72%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
74%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Snow Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
92%
Snow Traction
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Best in category: Debica Frigo HP2 (93.3%)
Comfort & Noise
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
86%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Noise Exterior
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
77%
Ride Comfort
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (87.0%)
Economy
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
64%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Rolling Resistance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Mileage
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (98.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860S (97.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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