Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62: 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 WH62 appear in 2 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow. 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 and Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | — | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.4 | 90.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 6.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.0 for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 3.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
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 WH62
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
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 WH62.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV or Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 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 WH62.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →