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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 11 + 2 road tests and 20 + 12 owner reviews. How we score

UltraGrip Performance+ is ahead, 79–67

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire AGoodyear

UltraGrip Performance+

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 11 tests Owners 80 · 20 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
Tire BNexen

Winguard Snow G WH2

Winter

± 7

Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 68 · 12 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 8 in 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (ice handling)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 72

    Dry

    UltraGrip Performance+ +6
    66
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests7166
    Reviews found online7466

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 73.8 = 72

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 65.7 + 40% × 66.2 = 66

  2. 86

    Wet

    UltraGrip Performance+ +17
    69
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 2 tests8770
    Reviews found online8467

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 83.7 = 86

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 70.5 + 40% × 66.6 = 69

  3. 84

    Snow

    UltraGrip Performance+ +17
    67
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 2 tests8767
    Reviews found online7968

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 79 = 84

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 66.6 + 40% × 68.4 = 67

  4. 77

    Comfort

    UltraGrip Performance+ +11
    66
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests72≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online8165

    UltraGrip Performance+: 40% × 72.1 + 60% × 80.6 = 77

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 64.8 = 66

    No road tests of comfort for Winguard Snow G WH2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 60

    Noise

    Winguard Snow G WH2 +9
    69
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 1 tests5570
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 60

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69

    No owner ratings of noise for UltraGrip Performance+ or Winguard Snow G WH2. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 77

    Treadwear

    UltraGrip Performance+ +8
    69
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests74≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online8271

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 74 + 40% × 81.5 = 77

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 68.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.3 = 69

    No road tests of treadwear for Winguard Snow G WH2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 81

    Handling (owners)

    UltraGrip Performance+ +17
    64
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winguard Snow G WH2
    Reviews found online8164
  8. 77

    Efficiency

    UltraGrip Performance+ +21
    56
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests7756
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance+Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
Relative Score 79 67
Dry 72 66
Wet 86 69
Snow 84 67
Comfort 77 66
Noise 60 69
Treadwear 77 69
Handling (owners) 81 64
Efficiency 77 56

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UltraGrip Performance+

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Winguard Snow G WH2

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryUltraGrip Performance+Winguard Snow G WH2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 94% #5/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 99% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 91% #8/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 84% #10/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 96% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 96% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 82% #8/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 94% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 95% #9/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 97% #4/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Noise Noise 97% #10/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 99% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 81% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 80% #10/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 72% #12/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 90% #3/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #6/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 #21/51 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A UltraGrip Performance+

Pros

  • Strong wet grip and resistance to aquaplaning, with several owners reporting confident cornering and no sliding in the rain
  • Excellent snow traction, including deep snow, steep slopes, and cold temperatures down to about -30°C, with one owner describing the best lateral grip on snow they have experienced
  • Sporty, stable handling for a winter tire, with good dry-road behavior and the ability to withstand spirited driving

Cons

  • Noise is a concern for some owners, who describe a roar or sizzling on fast curves and a noisy ride in a BMW 3 Series
  • Ice grip is mixed: one reviewer called it unsuitable for ice and another noted some slipping, though others found it adequate or very capable on icy slopes
  • Less grip and sharpness than summer tires in dry and wet conditions, with one reviewer reporting unpredictable cornering and heavy understeer
All owner themes in the UltraGrip Performance+ review

Tire B Winguard Snow G WH2

Pros

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
  • Strong traction and confidence-inspiring grip in snow
  • High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels for many users

Cons

  • Inconsistent performance in wet and slushy conditions
  • Reports of increased road noise as the tire wears
  • Handling can feel 'spongy' or lacking in steering precision
All owner themes in the Winguard Snow G WH2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ B · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available8844
Rim diameters15″ – 22″13″ – 17″
Sizes in common88

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2

Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better efficiency, wet and snow. Pick the Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 77 vs 56 on efficiency.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 86 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 84 vs 67 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 81 vs 64 on handling.

Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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Tire B · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
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UltraGrip Performance+ or Winguard Snow G WH2?

Which is better in the wet, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winguard Snow G WH2?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 86 vs 69 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winguard Snow G WH2?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 72 vs 66 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winguard Snow G WH2?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 84 vs 67 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winguard Snow G WH2?

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2, 69 vs 60 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winguard Snow G WH2?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 66 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winguard Snow G WH2?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 69 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winguard Snow G WH2?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 56 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology