Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 63 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires (overall ranking)
Head-to-head
Updated
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip Performance+ is ahead, 77–67
Add your size for an exact match
/R
Both Amazon links then search this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
Tests 77 · 11 tests Owners 77 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (snow handling)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
-
74
Dry
Blizzak WS90 +272Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 88 72 Reviews found online 54 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 90% 95% -
66
Wet
UltraGrip Performance+ +1985Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 63 87 Reviews found online 70 82 Wet Braking (% of best) 79% 84% -
73
Snow
UltraGrip Performance+ +982Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 69 84 Reviews found online 79 78 Snow Braking (% of best) 70% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) 85% 100% -
66
Comfort
UltraGrip Performance+ +874Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 71 72 Reviews found online 58 77 -
64
Noise
Blizzak WS90 +460Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 71 57 Reviews found online 53 – -
62
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +1375Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 60 76 -
65
Handling
UltraGrip Performance+ +1580Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Reviews found online 65 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 77 |
| Dry | 74 | 72 |
| Wet | 66 | 85 |
| Snow | 73 | 82 |
| Comfort | 66 | 74 |
| Noise | 64 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 75 |
| Handling | 65 | 80 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Less important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Less important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
67
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
77
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
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 Performance+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | −4.6 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 100% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | 50% #2/45 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | +50.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 70% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | −27.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 85% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −14.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 94% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +3.8 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 55% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −45.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 79% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | −5.3 | 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 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter Ultra High Performance 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 Performance+
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better wet, handling and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 85 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 80 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 75 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 82 vs 73 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
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.