86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
82/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
85/100
39 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons — Compared (September 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
63 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 — better comfort, snow and wet. Pick the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons if dry matters most to you.
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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)
Vector 4Seasons leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip 9 | Vector 4Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip 9 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip 9 | Vector 4Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 83 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip 9 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip 9 | Vector 4Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 75 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip 9 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip 9 | Vector 4Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 82 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip 9 | Vector 4Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 52 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip 9 | Vector 4Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip 9 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip 9 | Vector 4Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 82 |
| Dry | 80 | 84 |
| Wet | 87 | 83 |
| Snow | 86 | 75 |
| Comfort | 96 | 82 |
| Noise | 52 | – |
| Treadwear | 84 | 84 |
| Handling | 83 | 81 |
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Headline score
86
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 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 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction on snow and ice. Users frequently highlight its superior ride comfort and low noise levels, often noting that it performs as well as or better than premium summer tires in terms of cabin quietness.
Pros
- Exceptional snow and ice traction
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Excellent wet and dry weather performance in cold temperatures
- Low rolling resistance contributing to improved fuel economy
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
Observations
- Users with smaller city cars and hatchbacks (e.g., VW Polo, Suzuki Swift, Opel Astra) report high satisfaction with winter mobility and fuel efficiency.
- Drivers of heavier or rear-wheel-drive vehicles (e.g., Volvo estate models) noted a significant improvement in hill-climbing ability and stability compared to summer tires.
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons is widely regarded as a highly capable, year-round solution that excels in wet, snowy, and cold conditions, offering significant convenience for drivers who wish to avoid seasonal tire changes. While most users praise its winter performance and longevity, a notable subset of reviewers reports issues with increased road noise and inconsistent grip in extreme summer heat.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and confidence in snow and icy conditions.
- Strong performance in heavy rain and wet road environments.
- High durability and tread life for many users.
- Convenience of a 'fit and forget' all-season solution.
Cons
- Increased road noise, often described as a 'humming' or 'bearing-like' sound.
- Softened handling and reduced precision during high-temperature summer months.
- Reports of premature wear or tread chunking in specific high-performance or heavy-load applications.
- Occasional wheel spin under heavy acceleration in wet conditions.
Observations
- Drivers of heavier AWD vehicles noted that while the tires perform well in winter, they can feel soft and prone to ABS intervention during aggressive summer braking.
- Users of high-torque or performance-oriented vehicles reported more frequent traction loss in the wet compared to those with standard family hatchbacks.
- Several owners of older or budget-friendly vehicles reported that the tire significantly improved their car's stability and confidence in poor weather.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | B · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 500 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
86
/ 100
Goodyear
82
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 — better comfort, snow and wet. Pick the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 scores 96 vs 82 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 scores 86 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 scores 87 vs 83 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons scores 84 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip 9
Tire B · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
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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.