Comparison: Toyo Snowprox S954 vs. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Toyo (71%). But when it comes to comparing Toyo Snowprox S954 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Toyo Snowprox S954 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the Snowprox S954 and the UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 were tested. We also know where Snowprox S954 is made - Japan.