Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Toyo Observe S944 (2026)

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%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 67% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Toyo Observe S944 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance+ and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below.