72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
68/100
6 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental VikingContact 6 vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT — 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.
VS
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT — better snow, dry and handling. 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
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Ice WRT leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | VikingContact 6 | Ultra Grip Ice WRT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Ice WRT leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | VikingContact 6 | Ultra Grip Ice WRT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Ice WRT leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | VikingContact 6 | Ultra Grip Ice WRT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Ice WRT leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | VikingContact 6 | Ultra Grip Ice WRT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Ice WRT leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | VikingContact 6 | Ultra Grip Ice WRT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Ice WRT leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | VikingContact 6 | Ultra Grip Ice WRT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental VikingContact 6 | Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 85 |
| Dry | 68 | 83 |
| Wet | 75 | 88 |
| Snow | 60 | 87 |
| Comfort | 73 | 81 |
| Noise | – | 78 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 87 |
| Handling | 67 | 82 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental VikingContact 6 is widely regarded as a specialized winter performer that excels in deep snow and mountain conditions. While users praise its exceptional snow traction and impressive durability, performance tends to degrade significantly as the tread wears down, and handling on dry or warm pavement is often described as vague or noisy.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and confidence in deep snow
- Impressive tread longevity and durability
- Good performance in cold, wet, and slushy conditions
- Acceptable road noise levels
Cons
- Noticeable loss of snow and ice grip as tread depth decreases
- Vague steering feedback and lack of road feel
- Squeaking and handling issues on dry, warm tarmac
- Higher rolling resistance compared to all-season alternatives
Observations
- Users with all-wheel-drive vehicles (e.g., Quattro systems) noted that the tire's limitations on ice are mitigated by vehicle drivetrain capabilities.
- The tire maintains high performance even when used outside of its intended 'Nordic' climate, performing well in mild, wet winter conditions.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental VikingContact 6 | B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Tread depth | — | 13/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 80 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Continental
85
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT — better snow, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT scores 87 vs 60 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT scores 83 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT scores 82 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT scores 88 vs 75 on wet.
Tire A · Continental VikingContact 6
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT
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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) 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.