Comparison: Nokian WR A4 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (2026)

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%). The first tyre test of Nokian WR A4 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the WR A4 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Nokian WR A4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (81%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ also have B wet ratings.