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Comparison: Nokian WR D4 vs. Goodyear UltraGrip 9

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 (60%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian WR D4 and Goodyear UltraGrip 9, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the WR D4 and the UltraGrip 9 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Nokian WR D4 has B wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR D4 is made in Finland and UltraGrip 9 is made in Slovenia.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (7)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2019 185/65 R15 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2018 195/65 R15 View
ACE ACE
Winter
2018 185/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 175/65 R14 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2017 195/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 7 tests

Wet Performance
Nokian WR D4
72%
Nokian
WR D4
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Wet Braking
Nokian WR D4
69%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Wet Handling
Nokian WR D4
69%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian WR D4
71%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Best: Michelin Alpin A4 (89.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian WR D4
76%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian WR D4
74%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (89.0%)
Dry Performance
Nokian WR D4
81%
Nokian
WR D4
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Dry Braking
Nokian WR D4
80%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Dry Handling
Nokian WR D4
78%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Best: Toyo Snowprox S943 (100.0%)
Dry Lane Change
Nokian WR D4
90%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Nokian WR D4
75%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Best in category: Toyo Snowprox S943 (89.2%)
Snow Performance
Nokian WR D4
93%
Nokian
WR D4
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Snow Braking
Nokian WR D4
93%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (97.0%)
Snow Traction
Nokian WR D4
92%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Best: Kenda Wintergen 2 (98.0%)
Snow Handling
Nokian WR D4
93%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
69%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nokian WR D4
94%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
74%
Best: Giti GitiWinter W1 (100.0%)
Best in category: Giti GitiWinter W1 (94.3%)
Ice Performance
Nokian WR D4
84%
Nokian
WR D4
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Ice Braking Abs
Nokian WR D4
85%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Nokian WR D4
82%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%
Best: Davanti Wintoura (89.0%)
Best in category: Davanti Wintoura (87.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Nokian WR D4
69%
Nokian
WR D4
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Noise Exterior
Nokian WR D4
71%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Nokian WR D4
66%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Ride Comfort
Nokian WR D4
71%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 (90.0%)
Economy
Nokian WR D4
85%
Nokian
WR D4
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Rolling Resistance
Nokian WR D4
99%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Fuel Efficiency
Nokian WR D4
88%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Best: Davanti Wintoura (93.0%)
Mileage
Nokian WR D4
68%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Best: Michelin Alpin 5 (94.3%)
Best in category: Laufenn I Fit LW31 (90.5%)

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