Tests 77 · 11 tests Owners 78 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (snow handling)
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip Performance+ leads, 77–76 Narrow edge
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Tests 75 · 3 tests Owners 77 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (snow 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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72
Dry
UltraGrip Performance+ +171Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ UltraGrip 9 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 70 Reviews found online 73 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 93% Dry Handling (% of best) 96% 99% -
85
Wet
Level85Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ UltraGrip 9 Professional tests (TWG score) 87 86 Reviews found online 82 83 Wet Braking (% of best) 96% 97% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 100% -
82
Snow
UltraGrip Performance+ +775Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ UltraGrip 9 Professional tests (TWG score) 84 74 Reviews found online 78 77 Snow Braking (% of best) 98% 100% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 95% Snow Traction (% of best) 97% 100% -
74
Comfort
Level74Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ UltraGrip 9 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 78 79 -
60
Noise
UltraGrip 9 +464Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ UltraGrip 9 Professional tests (TWG score) 57 63 -
75
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +273Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ UltraGrip 9 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 73 Reviews found online 76 73 -
80
Handling
UltraGrip Performance+ +179Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ UltraGrip 9 Reviews found online 80 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 76 |
| Dry | 72 | 71 |
| Wet | 85 | 85 |
| Snow | 82 | 75 |
| Comfort | 74 | 74 |
| Noise | 60 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 73 |
| Handling | 80 | 79 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
76
/ 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 Performance+ | UltraGrip 9 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 93% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +1.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 96% #13/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 99% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −2.6 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 91% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 90% #3/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | +6.7 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 96% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 96% #14/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −0.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 72% #12/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 71% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 66% #11/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 71% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −4.5 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 88% #9/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 67% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +20.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/13 · 2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 235/55 R17 | 86% #2/8 · 2020 Wybór Kierowców Winter Tire Test R16 | −52.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 95% #8/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +5.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | −3.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 92% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | −8.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 0% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 97% #6/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −0.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 0.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | B · Goodyear UltraGrip 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
76
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
Too close to call: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ and Goodyear UltraGrip 9 are within 2 points overall. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ is stronger on snow. Goodyear UltraGrip 9 is stronger on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 82 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 scores 64 vs 60 on noise.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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.