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Comparison: Sava Eskimo S3+ vs. Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Sava (62%). But when it comes to comparing Sava Eskimo S3+ 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 Eskimo S3+ and the UltraGrip 9 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Sava Eskimo S3+ dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Sava
Eskimo S3+
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Number of tests
5
17
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
12.2
3.6
Latest test
2019
2020
Available sizes
44
41

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 23 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
83%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%
Dry braking
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%
Dry driving behavior
Sava Eskimo S3+
75%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
96%
Safety
Sava Eskimo S3+
75%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%
Wet
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
92%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Sava Eskimo S3+
93%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Wet braking
Sava Eskimo S3+
94%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Wet circle cornering
Sava Eskimo S3+
89%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Wet handling
Sava Eskimo S3+
88%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Snow
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
93%
Snow braking
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%
Snow handling
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Snow traction
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Ice
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Ice braking
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Exterior noise
Sava Eskimo S3+
96%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%
Interior noise
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Noise/Komfort
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Costs
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%
Fuel efficiency
Sava Eskimo S3+
97%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%
Mileage
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2019185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2015185/60 R15View

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