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

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. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Nokian WR D4 has B wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR D4 is made in Finland and UltraGrip 9 is made in Slovenia.