Nokian WR Snowproof vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ finished ahead 3 times and the WR Snowproof not once. The WR Snowproof was stronger in dry and comfort, the UltraGrip 9+ in wet and snow.
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
WR Snowproof
UltraGrip 9+
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
WR Snowproof
UltraGrip 9+
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
WR Snowproof
UltraGrip 9+
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Owners rate the WR Snowproof 79% from 4 reviews and the UltraGrip 9+ 88% from 6. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | WR Snowproof | Gap | UltraGrip 9+ | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry WR Snowproof ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 152 | 3.1% | 156 | 1-0 |
| Dry Handling mph | 86.4 | 2.4% | 84.4 | 1-0 |
| Wet UltraGrip 9+ ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 154 | 3.6% | 148 | 0-2 |
| Wet Handling mph | 42.3 | 5.4% | 44.6 | 0-1 |
| Wet Circle s | 13.04 | 2.9% | 12.66 | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 45.8 | 9.6% | 50.2 | 0-1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 9.6 | 12% | 10.7 | 0-1 |
| Snow UltraGrip 9+ ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 96 | 5.8% | 90 | 0-2 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 616 | 3.6% | 638 | 0-1 |
| Snow Handling mph | 34.2 | 2.4% | 35 | 0-1 |
| Comfort WR Snowproof ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 71.1 | 0.2 dB | 71.3 | 1-0 |
| Value Level | ||||
| Wear miles | 22,494 | 1.1% | 22,742 | 0-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.38 | 10.5% | 8.25 | 1-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 3 tests in 2021
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | WR Snowproof | Field | UltraGrip 9+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P18 of 20 | P7 of 20 | |
| 2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test | P13 of 16 | P1 of 16 | |
| 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview | P20 of 50 | P6 of 50 |
WR Snowproof vs UltraGrip 9+: your questions
Is the Nokian WR Snowproof or the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ finished ahead 3 times and the WR Snowproof not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the WR Snowproof scores 8.8 and the UltraGrip 9+ 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the WR Snowproof or the UltraGrip 9+?
The UltraGrip 9+ led 6 of the 6 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.6% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The WR Snowproof led 2 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The UltraGrip 9+ led 4 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.8% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9.3/10 for the WR Snowproof and 8.5/10 for the UltraGrip 9+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the WR Snowproof 79% from 4 reviews and the UltraGrip 9+ 88% from 6.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The WR Snowproof is made in 73 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the UltraGrip 9+ in 19 (14 to 16 inch). 15 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the WR Snowproof is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the UltraGrip 9+ B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The UltraGrip 9+ is the newer design: it reached the market in 2021, the WR Snowproof in 2019. The WR Snowproof replaced the Nokian WR D4. The UltraGrip 9+ replaced the Goodyear UltraGrip 9.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.