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Comparison: Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Nankang (26%). The first tyre test of Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Activa SV-2 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
3
23
Best position
#11
#1
Average position
23.0
3.3
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
11
185

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
61%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Wet Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
43%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Wet Handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
43%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
41%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
71%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
77%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Dry Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
85%
Dry Handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
69%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
57%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Snow Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
Snow Traction
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
55%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
93%
Snow Handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
53%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
60%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
84%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Noise Exterior
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
73%
Ride Comfort
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
Economy
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
83%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
92%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Rolling Resistance
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
92%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019255/35 R19View

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