Segment
2. Kormoran SNOW Lowcost
Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 vs. Kormoran SNOW
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Poland (Kormoran). Kormoran is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (86%) than Kormoran (14%). The first tyre test of Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 was done in 2015, compared to 2021 when was the Kormoran SNOW first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kormoran SNOW has C rating.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
2. Kormoran SNOW 16.
Worst position in test
2. Kormoran SNOW 38.
Average position in tests
2. Kormoran SNOW 30.33
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
2. Kormoran SNOW 68%
Wet braking
2. Kormoran SNOW 67%
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
2. Kormoran SNOW 55%
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
1. Kormoran SNOW 95%
Snow braking
1. Kormoran SNOW 100%
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
2. Kormoran SNOW 73%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
1. Kormoran SNOW 88%