Tests 78 · 11 tests Owners 81 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Toyo Snowprox S954 — 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 + 7 road tests and 18 + 5 owner reviews. How we score
UltraGrip Performance+ is ahead, 79–63
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Tests 62 · 7 tests Owners 64 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (dry handling (tester's mark))
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 4 tests that measured wet braking for both, UltraGrip Performance+ won 3 and Snowprox S954 won 1 (average 94% vs 89% of the best).
- In 4 tests that measured snow braking for both, UltraGrip Performance+ won 4 and Snowprox S954 won 0 (average 98% vs 89% of the best).
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73
Dry
UltraGrip Performance+ +172Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 5 tests 71 78 Reviews found online 76 64 Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 98% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 97% 99% UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 76.2 = 73
Snowprox S954: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 64.1 = 72
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86
Wet
UltraGrip Performance+ +1868Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 7 tests 87 72 Reviews found online 85 63 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 98% 99% Wet Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–1 94% 89% Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 98% 96% UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 85.1 = 86
Snowprox S954: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 62.9 = 68
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84
Snow
UltraGrip Performance+ +3648Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 7 tests 87 36 Reviews found online 80 67 Snow Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 4–0 98% 89% Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 99% 91% Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 94% 79% UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.7 + 40% × 79.8 = 84
Snowprox S954: 60% × 36 + 40% × 67.1 = 48
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78
Comfort
UltraGrip Performance+ +1563Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests 72 58 Reviews found online 81 66 UltraGrip Performance+: 40% × 72.3 + 60% × 81.1 = 78
Snowprox S954: 40% × 57.8 + 60% × 65.7 = 63
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60
Noise
Snowprox S954 +969Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests 55 70 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 96% 97% UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 55.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60
Snowprox S954: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for UltraGrip Performance+ or Snowprox S954. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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77
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +1463Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests 74 ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 81 61 UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 80.7 = 77
Snowprox S954: 60% × 64.4 (est.) + 40% × 61.2 = 63
No road tests of treadwear for Snowprox S954. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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83
Handling (owners)
UltraGrip Performance+ +1766Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Reviews found online 83 66 -
76
Efficiency
UltraGrip Performance+ +1858Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 4 tests 76 58 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 93% 87%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | Toyo Snowprox S954 |
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| Relative Score | 79 | 63 |
| Dry | 73 | 72 |
| Wet | 86 | 68 |
| Snow | 84 | 48 |
| Comfort | 78 | 63 |
| Noise | 60 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 77 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 66 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 58 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
63
/ 100
Snowprox S954
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.
In the overall rankings of 7 tests that ran both, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ finished ahead 7 times and Toyo Snowprox S954 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | UltraGrip Performance+ | Snowprox S954 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 97% | +0.7 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% | 99% | −2.3 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 98% | 99% | −0.2 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% | 89% | +5.2 | 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 96% | +1.8 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 10% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 90% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% | 89% | +8.7 | 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% | 91% | +7.7 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 10% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 94% | 79% | +14.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 40% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 96% | 97% | −1.5 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% | 87% | +6.6 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 66% | 81% | −14.9 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/10 | #11/10 | – | 7–0 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 · 245/40R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A UltraGrip Performance+
Pros
- Exceptional wet grip and low risk of aquaplaning
- Outstanding traction and lateral grip on snow
- Comfortable ride quality with manageable noise levels
Cons
- Mixed feedback regarding noise, with some users reporting a noticeable roar or sizzling sound on fast curves
- Average performance on pure ice compared to specialized ice tires
- Faster rear-axle tread wear reported on high-powered rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicles
Tire B Snowprox S954
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong dry road handling and grip
- Predictable steering feedback near the limit
Cons
- Inconsistent wet weather traction
- Reported understeer on roundabouts and wet surfaces
- Mixed reliability compared to premium winter tire alternatives
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | B · Toyo Snowprox S954 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 88 | 52 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Sizes in common | 34 | 34 |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
63
/ 100
Toyo Snowprox S954
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better snow, wet and efficiency. Pick the Toyo Snowprox S954 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 84 vs 48 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 86 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 76 vs 58 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 83 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is dry handling
Toyo Snowprox S954 won 2 of 2 shared dry handling tests.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire B · Toyo Snowprox S954
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UltraGrip Performance+ or Snowprox S954?
Which is better in the wet, UltraGrip Performance+ or Snowprox S954?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 86 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, UltraGrip Performance+ or Snowprox S954?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 72 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, UltraGrip Performance+ or Snowprox S954?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 84 vs 48 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, UltraGrip Performance+ or Snowprox S954?
Toyo Snowprox S954, 69 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, UltraGrip Performance+ or Snowprox S954?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 78 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, UltraGrip Performance+ or Snowprox S954?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 63 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, UltraGrip Performance+ or Snowprox S954?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 76 vs 58 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