Tests 77 · 11 tests Owners 77 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Toyo Snowprox S954 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip Performance+ is ahead, 77–64
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Tests 66 · 7 tests Owners 62 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 10 in 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (dry handling)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
Level72Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 78 Reviews found online 73 62 Dry Braking (% of best) 99% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 100% -
85
Wet
UltraGrip Performance+ +1867Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 87 72 Reviews found online 82 59 Wet Braking (% of best) 84% 88% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 93% -
82
Snow
UltraGrip Performance+ +3052Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 84 42 Reviews found online 78 65 Snow Braking (% of best) 100% 86% Snow Handling (% of best) 99% 95% Snow Traction (% of best) 100% 79% -
74
Comfort
UltraGrip Performance+ +2252Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 44 Reviews found online 77 65 -
60
Noise
Snowprox S954 +969Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 57 70 -
75
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +1362Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 – Reviews found online 76 60 -
80
Handling
UltraGrip Performance+ +1565Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Snowprox S954 Reviews found online 80 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | Toyo Snowprox S954 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 64 |
| Dry | 72 | 72 |
| Wet | 85 | 67 |
| Snow | 82 | 52 |
| Comfort | 74 | 52 |
| Noise | 60 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 62 |
| Handling | 80 | 65 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
64
/ 100
Snowprox S954
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | UltraGrip Performance+ | Snowprox S954 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 96% #8/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +3.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #3/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 100% #3/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −0.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% #4/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | 86% #11/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | +6.9 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 90% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +6.7 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #10/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 99% #6/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 50% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 79% #4/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −29.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 11% #9/48 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | 4% #27/45 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | +7.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #3/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 86% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +13.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #7/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 95% #7/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | +3.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 79% #13/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | +20.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #10/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 40% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +50.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 80% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 10% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +90.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 70% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +30.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 88% #10/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −3.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 93% #10/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | +7.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A UltraGrip Performance+
Pros
- Exceptional wet grip and low risk of aquaplaning
- Outstanding traction and lateral grip on snow
- Comfortable ride quality with manageable noise levels
Cons
- Mixed feedback regarding noise, with some users reporting a noticeable roar or sizzling sound on fast curves
- Average performance on pure ice compared to specialized ice tires
- Faster rear-axle tread wear reported on high-powered rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicles
Tire B Snowprox S954
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong dry road handling and grip
- Predictable steering feedback near the limit
Cons
- Inconsistent wet weather traction
- Reported understeer on roundabouts and wet surfaces
- Mixed reliability compared to premium winter tire alternatives
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | B · Toyo Snowprox S954 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
64
/ 100
Toyo Snowprox S954
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better snow, comfort and wet. Pick the Toyo Snowprox S954 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 82 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 74 vs 52 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 85 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 80 vs 65 on handling.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire B · Toyo Snowprox S954
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.