Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Noranza 001 and Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 appear in 10 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Noranza 001 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Noranza 001 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Bridgestone Noranza 001's brand, sizing or price
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Noranza 001 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 6 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 5.4 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | 90.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Noranza 001
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Noranza 001 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.3 2 | Avg rank 5.3 222 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.3 1 | Avg rank 5.9 11 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.8 11 | Avg rank 6.4 12 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.7 3 | Avg rank 4.6 212 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 17.5 | Avg rank 6.4 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 8.3 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 10.3 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 8.8 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 6.7 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 17.5 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 7.0 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Noranza 001 or Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Noranza 001 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 ranks better than the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Noranza 001 appears in 4 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 in 6, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
Also compare
Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs…
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs…
Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →