Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nexen Winguard Sport: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus and Nexen Winguard Sport appear in 15 tests, 2 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 Performance Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Nexen Winguard Sport performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 3 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 Performance Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nexen Winguard Sport still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Nexen Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.8 | 17.5 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.8 | 87.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen Winguard Sport
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Nexen Winguard Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.8 426 | Avg rank 19.5 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.5 21 | Avg rank 11.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.3 444 | Avg rank 14.8 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 41 | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.8 | Avg rank 18.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.6 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Nexen Winguard Sport |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nexen Winguard Sport
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 19.5 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nexen Winguard Sport
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 11.0 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nexen Winguard Sport
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 14.8 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nexen Winguard Sport
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nexen Winguard Sport
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 10.0 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nexen Winguard Sport
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to 18.0 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nexen Winguard Sport
The Nexen Winguard Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 9.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus or Nexen Winguard Sport?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks higher on average than the Nexen Winguard Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen Winguard Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks better than the Nexen Winguard Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus shows better mileage performance than the Nexen Winguard Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appears in 12 independent tests, Nexen Winguard Sport in 3, with 2 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 →