Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Sava Eskimo Stud: 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 and Sava Eskimo Stud appear in 7 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 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Sava Eskimo Stud performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 Sava Eskimo Stud is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Sava Eskimo Stud if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 3.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.8 | 91.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
Sava Eskimo Stud
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 | Sava Eskimo Stud | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.3 222 | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.9 11 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 12 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.6 212 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.4 | Avg rank 5.0 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.3 21 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.9 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to no data for the Sava Eskimo Stud.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 or Sava Eskimo Stud?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Sava Eskimo Stud ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Sava Eskimo Stud averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Sava Eskimo Stud ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 appears in 6 independent tests, Sava Eskimo Stud 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 →