Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 63 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 10 in 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip 9+ is ahead, 77–67
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Tests 76 · 5 tests Owners 79 · 6 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test (ice braking)
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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74
Dry
Blizzak WS90 +470Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip 9+ Professional tests (TWG score) 88 64 Reviews found online 54 80 Dry Braking (% of best) 90% 95% -
66
Wet
UltraGrip 9+ +2086Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip 9+ Professional tests (TWG score) 63 89 Reviews found online 70 83 Wet Braking (% of best) 79% 91% -
73
Snow
UltraGrip 9+ +780Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip 9+ Professional tests (TWG score) 69 84 Reviews found online 79 72 Snow Braking (% of best) 70% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) 85% 97% -
66
Comfort
UltraGrip 9+ +1480Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip 9+ Professional tests (TWG score) 71 83 Reviews found online 58 75 -
64
Noise
Level64Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip 9+ Professional tests (TWG score) 71 62 Reviews found online 53 – -
62
Treadwear
UltraGrip 9+ +1375Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip 9+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 60 80 -
65
Handling
UltraGrip 9+ +1176Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip 9+ Reviews found online 65 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 77 |
| Dry | 74 | 70 |
| Wet | 66 | 86 |
| Snow | 73 | 80 |
| Comfort | 66 | 80 |
| Noise | 64 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 75 |
| Handling | 65 | 76 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
77
/ 100
UltraGrip 9+
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 | Blizzak WS90 | UltraGrip 9+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 95% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | −4.4 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 100% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 33% #3/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | −20.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 70% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 98% #7/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −28.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 85% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 97% #12/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −12.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 94% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | −6.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 55% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 90% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | −35.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 79% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 91% #10/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −12.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak WS90
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
Tire B UltraGrip 9+
Pros
- Excellent wet and cold weather grip
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise
- Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Performance on deep snow and ice may lag slightly behind specialized winter-focused brands like Nokian
- Limited feedback on long-term tread wear due to low mileage in current reviews
- Increased noise levels specifically on concrete road surfaces
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ — better wet, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 86 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 80 vs 66 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 75 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 76 vs 65 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
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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.