Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV and Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 appear in 2 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
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 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Latest test | — | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.4 | 90 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 3.7 11 | Tie |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
Both tires perform similarly in snow, with average ranks of 3.7 and 3.7.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
Both tires perform similarly in ice, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV ranks better than the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →