Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic 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 Ice Arctic and Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 appear in 4 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 Ice Arctic performs. It takes the win in wet, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
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 Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.3 | 90.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 11 | Avg rank 6.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 3 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.4 2 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 6.0 for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic 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 Ice Arctic.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 4.5 for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic or Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic 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 Ice Arctic across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic appears in 3 independent tests, Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 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 →