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Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

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%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 41% of the Nokian WR Snowproof. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the WR Snowproof and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Nokian WR Snowproof dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where WR Snowproof is made - Finland/Russian Federation.

#	Nokian WR Snowproof /41%	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ /90%

Dimensions	R14 - R20	R15 - R22
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Segment

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Premium

2. Nokian WR Snowproof Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 176

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 60

Number of tests

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 23x

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 14x

Best position in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 1.

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 5.

Worst position in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 8.

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 20.

Average position in tests

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 3.26

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 11.07

Year of the last test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 2023

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 2023

Best rating in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Very good

2. Nokian WR Snowproof Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Recommended

2. Nokian WR Snowproof Satisfactory

Dry

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+

78%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

78%

Dry braking

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 92%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 88%

Dry handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 83%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 78%

Dry steering response

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 73%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 73%

Dry lane changing

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 75%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 70%

Snow

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+

92%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

76%

Snow traction

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 93%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 72%

Snow braking

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 91%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 78%

Snow handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 94%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 86%

Snow cornering

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 90%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 74%

Wet

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+

87%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

67%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 98%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 68%

Wet braking

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 80%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 67%

Wet handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 91%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 70%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 87%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 65%

Wet circle cornering

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 81%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 71%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ B

2. Nokian WR Snowproof B

Costs

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+

77%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

73%

Rolling resistance

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 88%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 79%

Mileage

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 84%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 69%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ C

2. Nokian WR Snowproof C

Comfort

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+

90%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

86%

Exterior noise

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 86%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 86%

Comfort

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 90%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 80%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 72 dB

2. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+

84.3%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

79.9%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,8	2,0
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	2,4	3,2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Good	2,1	2,3
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	2,0	1,8	1,4	1,8	1,5	2,7	1,5
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	3,2	2,7	2,4	2,3	2,0	2,7	2,0
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Good	2,5	2,5	1,4	2,2	2,0	2,8	2,5
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	101,6	299,9	299,9	100	101,1	100,7
Nokian WR Snowproof	97,2	290,8	278,9	96,4	100	97,6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	98,1	298,5	282,5	93,7	87,5	99,7
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ACE Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	200	67	48	60	18	9
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Recommended	179	56	45	47	18	7
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Recommended	193	66	44	53	18	7
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,5	8,7	9,9	10	9
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Good	6,4	8,1	6,3	10	7
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Good	7,6	7,8	8,4	8	8
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 235/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,5	1,9	1,8	2,3	2,6	0,8	1,8
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	2,9	2,5	2,5	2,7	2,7	2,0	2,1
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Satisfactory	2,2	2,7	2,3	2,4	2,9	1,5	1,8
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