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Comparison: Sava Eskimo S3+ vs. Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Sava (62%). But when it comes to comparing Sava Eskimo S3+ 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 Eskimo S3+ and the UltraGrip 9 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Sava Eskimo S3+ dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Sava
Eskimo S3+
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Number of tests
5
17
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
12.2
3.6
Latest test
2019
2020
Available sizes
44
41

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
68%
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
83%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Wet Braking
Sava Eskimo S3+
68%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Wet Handling
Sava Eskimo S3+
62%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Sava Eskimo S3+
62%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Sava Eskimo S3+
72%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Sava Eskimo S3+
78%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
90%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
81%
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Dry Braking
Sava Eskimo S3+
81%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
87%
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
68%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Snow Braking
Sava Eskimo S3+
89%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Snow Traction
Sava Eskimo S3+
85%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%
Snow Handling
Sava Eskimo S3+
86%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
43%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
84%
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Ice Braking Abs
Sava Eskimo S3+
86%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Sava Eskimo S3+
81%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
67%
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Noise Exterior
Sava Eskimo S3+
63%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
68%
Noise Interior
Sava Eskimo S3+
71%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
71%
Economy
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
79%
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Fuel Efficiency
Sava Eskimo S3+
82%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Mileage
Sava Eskimo S3+
76%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View
ADACADAC
Winter
2019185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View

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