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Comparison: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Nokian (72%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 73% of the Nokian Snowproof 2. Important for this comparison is also the Die Reifentester 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the Snowproof 2 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Snowproof 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (55%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Nokian
Snowproof 2
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
4
24
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
11.0
2.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
18
356

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Wet Handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian Snowproof 2
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian Snowproof 2
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
82%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Dry Handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
86%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow Traction
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Snow Handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
94%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Noise Interior
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
Economy
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
88%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Nokian Snowproof 2
77%
Mileage
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Nokian Snowproof 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
Die ReifentesterDie Reifentester
Winter
2025215/55 R17View

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