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2. Nokian WR A4 Upper-middle
Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 vs. Nokian WR A4
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Nokian (52%). In this particular case, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 has a better rating of 61% compared to 47% of the Nokian WR A4. The first tyre test of Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Nokian WR A4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2017 225/40 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 and the WR A4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (94%) of the Nokian WR A4 also have B wet ratings.
| # | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | Nokian WR A4 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R22 | R16 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Nokian WR A4 17.
Average position in tests
2. Nokian WR A4 9.83
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 Highly recommended2. Nokian WR A4 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 Recommended2. Nokian WR A4 Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Nokian WR A4 72 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
| Nokian WR A4 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 203 | 69 | 65 | 44 | 18 | 8 | |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 Rating: Recommended | 199 | 66 | 63 | 42 | 15 | 8 | |
| Nokian WR A4 Rating: Recommended | 187 | 64 | 45 | 44 | 18 | 8 | |
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