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Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 vs. Nokian WR SUV 4 (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%). But when it comes to comparing Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 and Nokian WR SUV 4, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Nokian WR SUV 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 and the WR SUV 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 has B wet grip rating, whereas 89% of Nokian WR SUV 4 has C rating.

Test Profile

Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
Nokian
WR SUV 4
Number of tests
7
5
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
4.6
Latest test
2021
2021
Available sizes
52
69

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
89%
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
Nokian WR SUV 4
62%
Nokian
WR SUV 4
Wet Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
86%
Nokian WR SUV 4
71%
Wet Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
93%
Nokian WR SUV 4
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
86%
Nokian WR SUV 4
45%
Aquaplaning Cross
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
80%
Nokian WR SUV 4
20%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
90%
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
Nokian
WR SUV 4
Dry Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
85%
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
Dry Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
84%
Nokian WR SUV 4
91%
Dry Steering Reaction
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
83%
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
Nokian WR SUV 4
90%
Nokian
WR SUV 4
Snow Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
77%
Nokian WR SUV 4
97%
Snow Traction
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
81%
Nokian WR SUV 4
85%
Snow Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
92%
Nokian WR SUV 4
88%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
77%
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
Nokian WR SUV 4
87%
Nokian
WR SUV 4
Ice Braking Abs
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
89%
Nokian WR SUV 4
89%
Ice Traction
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
64%
Nokian WR SUV 4
85%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
88%
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
Nokian WR SUV 4
72%
Nokian
WR SUV 4
Noise Exterior
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
88%
Nokian WR SUV 4
72%
Economy
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
65%
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
Nokian WR SUV 4
72%
Nokian
WR SUV 4
Rolling Resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
65%
Nokian WR SUV 4
72%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2021235/55 R18View
OffroadOffroad
Winter
2020255/55 R19View

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