Tests 75 · 3 tests Owners 77 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)
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Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip 9+ leads, 77–76 Narrow edge
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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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71
Dry
UltraGrip 9 +170Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9 UltraGrip 9+ Professional tests (TWG score) 70 64 Reviews found online 73 80 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
85
Wet
UltraGrip 9+ +186Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9 UltraGrip 9+ Professional tests (TWG score) 86 89 Reviews found online 83 83 Wet Braking (% of best) 99% 95% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
75
Snow
UltraGrip 9+ +580Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9 UltraGrip 9+ Professional tests (TWG score) 74 84 Reviews found online 77 72 Snow Braking (% of best) 93% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 97% Snow Traction (% of best) 100% 100% -
74
Comfort
UltraGrip 9+ +680Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9 UltraGrip 9+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 83 Reviews found online 79 76 -
64
Noise
Level64Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9 UltraGrip 9+ Professional tests (TWG score) 63 62 -
73
Treadwear
UltraGrip 9+ +275Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9 UltraGrip 9+ Professional tests (TWG score) 73 72 Reviews found online 73 80 -
79
Handling
UltraGrip 9 +376Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9 UltraGrip 9+ Reviews found online 79 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ |
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| Relative Score | 76 | 77 |
| Dry | 71 | 70 |
| Wet | 85 | 86 |
| Snow | 75 | 80 |
| Comfort | 74 | 80 |
| Noise | 64 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 75 |
| Handling | 79 | 76 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
UltraGrip 9
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 | UltraGrip 9 | UltraGrip 9+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #3/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 95% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #9/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 97% #3/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 96% #2/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 90% #3/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 100% #1/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | −9.7 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 96% #14/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #10/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −0.9 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 71% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 77% #4/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −5.6 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 71% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 79% #10/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −8.2 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 67% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 81% #7/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −13.5 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 11% #9/16 · 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test | 93% #2/16 · 2021 ADAC Winter Tire Test R15 | −82.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 98% #7/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | −5.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 100% #1/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #2/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | −3.7 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0% #7/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 95% #4/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | +3.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A UltraGrip 9
Pros
- Exceptional snow and ice traction
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Excellent wet and dry weather performance in cold temperatures
Cons
- Reduced performance on dry, warm asphalt (above 12°C)
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a less sporty or 'wallowy' handling feel
- Reports of premature tread wear or chunking in specific heavy-use cases
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 · Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | B · Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
Too close to call: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 and Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ are within 2 points overall. Goodyear UltraGrip 9 is stronger on handling. Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ is stronger on comfort and snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 80 vs 74 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 80 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 scores 79 vs 76 on handling.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip 9
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.