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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Nokian Snowproof 2 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Nokian (72%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 73% of the Nokian Snowproof 2. Important for this comparison is also the Die Reifentester 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Snowproof 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Snowproof 2 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Nokian
Snowproof 2
Number of tests
24
4
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
2.7
11.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
356
18

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Nokian Snowproof 2
80%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Nokian Snowproof 2
91%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Nokian Snowproof 2
88%
Dry Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Nokian Snowproof 2
82%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Nokian Snowproof 2
80%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Nokian Snowproof 2
83%
Snow Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Nokian Snowproof 2
86%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Nokian Snowproof 2
85%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Nokian Snowproof 2
85%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Nokian Snowproof 2
94%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Noise Interior
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
Economy
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Nokian Snowproof 2
88%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
Rolling Resistance
Nokian Snowproof 2
77%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Nokian Snowproof 2
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
Die ReifentesterDie Reifentester
Winter
2025215/55 R17View

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