82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Cooper WeatherMaster Snow vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter — 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
83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Cooper WeatherMaster Snow and Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter are within 2 points overall. Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter is stronger on treadwear.
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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)
WeatherMaster Snow leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster Snow | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster Snow | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
WeatherMaster Snow leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster Snow | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster Snow | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster Snow | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper WeatherMaster Snow | Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 83 |
| Dry | 82 | 81 |
| Wet | 85 | 87 |
| Snow | – | 88 |
| Comfort | 82 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 76 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 85 |
| Handling | 78 | 79 |
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Headline score
82
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 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 Cooper WeatherMaster Snow is widely regarded as a highly capable winter tire that excels in deep snow and challenging mountain conditions. While users consistently praise its impressive traction and ability to navigate steep, snow-covered inclines, some reports of premature or uneven tread wear suggest potential durability concerns for certain users.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and control in deep and packed snow
- Strong performance on steep inclines where other vehicles struggle
- Reliable handling during long-distance winter road trips
- Effective performance even when used only on the drive axle
Cons
- Reports of significant uneven tread wear (cupping/scalloping)
- Potential for vibration issues after a single season of use
- Inconsistent longevity compared to premium winter tire benchmarks
Observations
- Users operating on mountainous terrain and deep snow drifts report high confidence in the tire's ability to maintain forward momentum.
- The tire has been successfully utilized on various vehicle types, including station wagons like the Volvo V70, demonstrating versatility in winter conditions.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper WeatherMaster Snow | B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Cooper
83
/ 100
Goodyear
Too close to call: Cooper WeatherMaster Snow and Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter are within 2 points overall. Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter scores 85 vs 80 on treadwear.
Tire A · Cooper WeatherMaster Snow
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter
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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.