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Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Toyo Snowprox S943 (2026)

Goodyear UltraGrip 9Premium
GoodyearGoodyear

UltraGrip 9

R14 – R16
VS
Toyo Snowprox S943Upper-middle
ToyoToyo

Snowprox S943

R14 – R17
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Toyo (71%). But when it comes to comparing Goodyear UltraGrip 9 and Toyo Snowprox S943, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Használtautó.hu 2020 205/55 R16 test, where both the UltraGrip 9 and the Snowprox S943 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where UltraGrip 9 is made - Slovenia.

Test Profile

Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Toyo
Snowprox S943
Number of tests
17
6
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
3.6
17.2
Latest test
2020
2020
Available sizes
41
66

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
90%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Toyo Snowprox S943
67%
Toyo
Snowprox S943
Wet Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Toyo Snowprox S943
58%
Wet Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
91%
Toyo Snowprox S943
54%
Wet Circle Cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Toyo Snowprox S943
74%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
92%
Toyo Snowprox S943
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
92%
Toyo Snowprox S943
77%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Toyo Snowprox S943
92%
Toyo
Snowprox S943
Dry Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Toyo Snowprox S943
81%
Dry Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Toyo Snowprox S943
100%
Dry Lane Change
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Toyo Snowprox S943
90%
Dry Steering Reaction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Toyo Snowprox S943
95%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
71%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Toyo Snowprox S943
63%
Toyo
Snowprox S943
Snow Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Toyo Snowprox S943
69%
Snow Traction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Toyo Snowprox S943
73%
Snow Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
56%
Toyo Snowprox S943
38%
Snow Circle Cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
60%
Toyo Snowprox S943
70%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Toyo Snowprox S943
80%
Toyo
Snowprox S943
Ice Braking Abs
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Toyo Snowprox S943
81%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
71%
Toyo Snowprox S943
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Toyo Snowprox S943
79%
Toyo
Snowprox S943
Noise Exterior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Toyo Snowprox S943
75%
Noise Interior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Toyo Snowprox S943
86%
Ride Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
95%
Toyo Snowprox S943
75%
Economy
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
74%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Toyo Snowprox S943
85%
Toyo
Snowprox S943
Rolling Resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Toyo Snowprox S943
90%
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Toyo Snowprox S943
82%
Mileage
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
72%
Toyo Snowprox S943
83%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2019185/65 R15View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2018205/55 R16View

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