Comparison: Nokian WR D4 vs. Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (2026)

Upper-middle

Nokian

WR D4

R13 – R20

VS

Premium

Goodyear

UltraGrip 9

R14 – R16

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Nokian (72%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian WR D4 and Goodyear UltraGrip 9, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the WR D4 and the UltraGrip 9 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR D4 is made in Finland and UltraGrip 9 is made in Slovenia.

Test Profile

WR D4

UltraGrip 9

Number of tests

26

17

Best position

#2

#1

Average position

6.0

3.6

Latest test

2019

2020

Available sizes

82

41

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry

Confidence

Nokian WR D4

98%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Dry braking

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

95%

Dry driving behavior

Nokian WR D4

98%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Dry handling

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Dry handling - objective

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

97%

Dry lane changing

Nokian WR D4

90%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Safety

Nokian WR D4

97%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Dry steering response

Nokian WR D4

90%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Wet

Confidence

Nokian WR D4

84%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nokian WR D4

84%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nokian WR D4

84%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Wet braking

Nokian WR D4

85%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Wet circle cornering

Nokian WR D4

87%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Wet handling

Nokian WR D4

80%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Wet handling - objective

Nokian WR D4

75%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Snow

Confidence

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

86%

Snow braking

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

89%

Snow cornering

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

80%

Snow handling

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

86%

Snow handling - objective

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

80%

Snow traction

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Ice

Confidence

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

99%

Ice braking

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Ice lateral guidance

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

98%

Comfort

Confidence

Nokian WR D4

97%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Comfort

Nokian WR D4

83%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Exterior noise

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Interior noise

Nokian WR D4

97%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Costs

Confidence

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

96%

Fuel efficiency

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

97%

Mileage

Nokian WR D4

89%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

100%

Price/value

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

95%

Rolling resistance

Nokian WR D4

100%

Goodyear UltraGrip 9

89%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 14 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
ADAC	Winter	2019	185/65 R15	View
AutoMotorSport	Winter	2018	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2018	195/65 R15	View
ACE	Winter	2018	185/65 R15	View
ADAC	Winter	2018	175/65 R14	View
ADAC	Winter	2018	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2018	195/65 R15	View
ADAC	Winter	2017	195/65 R15	View
Autoklub ČR	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View
GTÜ	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Winter	2016	185/65 R15	View
Autozeitung	Winter	2015	185/65 R15	View