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Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Goodyear

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season

Ultra High Performance All Season tire

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
2,402 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
92
Snow
68
Comfort
92
Noise
92
Treadwear
89
Handling
96

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2

Winter Ultra High Performance tires

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
79
Wet
73
Snow
10
Comfort
81
Noise
–
Treadwear
70
Handling
71

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season — better snow, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 16
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
95
B — Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
79
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonUltra Grip Performance 2
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 88 79
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 19
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
92
B — Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
73
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonUltra Grip Performance 2
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 83 73
SimpleTire owners 87 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 58
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
68
B — Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
10
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonUltra Grip Performance 2
Tire Rack owners 68 –
Tyre Reviews owners 59 10
SimpleTire owners 76 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 11
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
92
B — Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
81
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonUltra Grip Performance 2
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 69 81
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
92
B — Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
–
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonUltra Grip Performance 2
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 19
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
89
B — Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
70
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonUltra Grip Performance 2
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 76 70
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 25
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
96
B — Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
71
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonUltra Grip Performance 2
Tyre Reviews owners 76 71

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle Sport All-SeasonGoodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
Relative Score 89 66
Dry 95 79
Wet 92 73
Snow 68 10
Comfort 92 81
Noise 92 –
Treadwear 89 70
Handling 96 71

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season

The Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season is widely regarded as a capable, value-oriented tire that excels in dry handling and steering responsiveness. While many users appreciate its durability and performance in moderate conditions, it receives mixed feedback regarding road noise and winter capability, with a significant portion of users noting that it is not a true replacement for dedicated winter tires.

Pros

  • Strong dry pavement grip and cornering stability
  • Responsive steering and predictable handling
  • Good tread life and durability for the price point
  • Effective rim protection ridge on the sidewall
  • High value proposition compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Significant road noise that often increases as the tire wears
  • Mediocre to poor performance in deep snow and ice
  • Inconsistent wet traction, with some reports of hydroplaning
  • Stiff ride quality that can feel harsh over road imperfections
  • Reports of tread chunking or peeling under aggressive use

Observations

  • EV owners report a noticeable decrease in range due to rolling resistance, though some appreciate the 'acoustic' foam versions for cabin quietness.
  • Users with performance-oriented sedans (e.g., Civic Si, BMW 3-Series) praise the steering response but often find the tire noisy compared to dedicated summer or touring options.
  • Owners of heavier SUVs and trucks generally report good tread longevity but note that the tire's stiff sidewalls can transmit more road vibration than expected.
Tire B Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2

The Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those who find it a top-tier performance winter tire and those who report significant traction failures in snow and ice. While many praise its comfort, quietness, and wet-weather handling, a notable subset of reviewers experienced poor grip in winter conditions, leading to inconsistent performance reports.

Pros

  • Excellent comfort and low noise levels
  • Strong performance in wet and cold conditions
  • Reliable handling and traction on dry tarmac
  • High-quality compound offering superior braking and cornering for some users

Cons

  • Inconsistent and sometimes dangerous traction on snow and ice
  • Vague steering feedback on tarmac
  • Performance degradation in warmer temperatures
  • High price point relative to some competitors

Observations

  • Users noted that the tire performs best in cold temperatures and loses its 'sticky' feel when ambient temperatures rise.
  • Some users reported that the tire's performance is highly dependent on specific road conditions, with some finding it superior to Michelin Alpin and Continental alternatives, while others found it inferior to Nokian products.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
CategoryUltra High Performance All Season tireWinter Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available57—
Rim diameters16″ – 22″—
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG560 A A—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season — better snow, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season scores 68 vs 10 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season scores 96 vs 71 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season scores 92 vs 73 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season scores 89 vs 70 on treadwear.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.