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

Test Profile

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
96%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
97%
Dry braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
98%
Dry handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
98%
Dry Comfort
Nokian WR SUV 4
88%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
96%
Safety
Nokian WR SUV 4
96%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
93%
Dry steering response
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
100%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
84%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR SUV 4
50%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR SUV 4
78%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
98%
Wet braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
92%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
96%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR SUV 4
97%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
100%
Wet handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
97%
Wet safety
Nokian WR SUV 4
89%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
94%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
93%
Snow braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
91%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR SUV 4
92%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
100%
Snow handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
96%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
94%
Snow traction
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
95%
Lateral guidance on snow
Nokian WR SUV 4
84%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
87%
Snow Slush
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
89%
Ice
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
99%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
88%
Ice braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
99%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
91%
Ice handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
93%
Ice traction
Nokian WR SUV 4
99%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
95%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
98%
Comfort
Nokian WR SUV 4
92%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
91%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
96%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
90%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR SUV 4
96%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
90%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2021235/55 R18View
OffroadOffroad
Winter
2020255/55 R19View
OffroadOffroad
Winter
2018235/60 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018235/60 R18View

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