Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nokian Snowproof 2: 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 Nokian Snowproof 2 appear in 15 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 Performance Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Nokian Snowproof 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 Nokian Snowproof 2 still wins on dry, 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 snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.8 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.8 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Snowproof 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.8 426 | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.5 21 | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.3 444 | Avg rank 9.2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 12.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 41 | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.8 | Avg rank 7.5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.6 | Avg rank 7.5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 9.1 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 9.2 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 12.0 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 6.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 7.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 9.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus or Nokian Snowproof 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks higher on average than the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Snowproof 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Snowproof 2 ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian Snowproof 2 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appears in 12 independent tests, Nokian Snowproof 2 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →