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Comparison: Nokian WR SUV 4 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 SUV 4 was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the WR SUV 4 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 89% of Nokian WR SUV 4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has B rating. We also know where WR SUV 4 is made - Russian Federation.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR SUV 4
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
5
23
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.6
3.3
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
69
185

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 12 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%
Dry braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Dry handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
92%
Safety
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Dry steering response
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
93%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR SUV 4
59%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR SUV 4
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Wet braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Wet handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Snow braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR SUV 4
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Snow handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Snow traction
Nokian WR SUV 4
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Ice
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Ice braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Comfort
Nokian WR SUV 4
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021235/55 R18View

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