83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
89/100
12 professional tests
User signal (40%)
86/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance vs Pirelli P Zero Winter — 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
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
78/100
25 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance — better snow, handling and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Winter if noise 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)
UltraGrip Performance leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip Performance | P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 74 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 95% | 95% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 98% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip Performance leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip Performance | P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 80 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 90% | 91% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 100% | 98% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip Performance leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip Performance | P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 51 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 89 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 100% | 88% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 99% | 97% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 94% | 82% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip Performance leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip Performance | P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 84 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
P Zero Winter leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip Performance | P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 62 | 82 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip Performance leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip Performance | P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 88 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip Performance leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip Performance | P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 70 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance | Pirelli P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 77 |
| Dry | 87 | 86 |
| Wet | 86 | 81 |
| Snow | 89 | 65 |
| Comfort | 86 | 85 |
| Noise | 62 | 84 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 72 |
| Handling | 88 | 70 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
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 | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 95% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #11/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 98% #10/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | -0.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 90% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | -4.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 99% #6/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/9 · 2020 ACE Winter Tyre Test | 11% #9/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +22.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #1/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | 88% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +12 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #7/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 97% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +2 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 94% #2/10 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 82% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +12.1 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #10/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 88% #10/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +8.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 91% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | -1.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 98% #4/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +2.1 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance is highly regarded by users for its exceptional traction in snow and wet conditions, often described as offering near-summer tire performance on dry pavement. While the majority of users praise its longevity and consistent winter capability, some note a slight increase in noise and fuel consumption during warmer temperatures.
Pros
- Exceptional snow and ice traction
- Strong performance in wet and dry conditions
- High tread longevity and durability
- Well-mannered handling in varied winter weather
Cons
- Increased road noise in warmer conditions
- Slightly higher fuel consumption
- Limited performance on pure ice surfaces
- High initial price point
Observations
- Users report consistent, reliable performance across diverse vehicle types, including compact cars like the Renault Megane and performance-oriented vehicles like the Mercedes SLK.
- The tire demonstrates significant longevity, with some users reporting up to five seasons of use before requiring replacement.
The Pirelli P Zero Winter is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in cold-weather traction and comfort, particularly for luxury and performance-oriented vehicles. While users consistently praise its handling and noise suppression, opinions on its dry-road dynamics and deep-snow cornering are mixed, with some drivers noting a distinct performance trade-off compared to dedicated summer or extreme-weather tires.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in cold, wet, and slushy conditions.
- Superior noise control and ride comfort compared to competitors.
- Strong acceleration and power delivery in winter environments.
- High-quality construction with effective rim protection and stiff sidewalls.
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, especially when driven aggressively or on high-torque vehicles.
- Unpredictable handling dynamics in dry or damp conditions for some sports car applications.
- Limited performance in deep snow cornering compared to dedicated deep-snow tires.
- Perceived lack of value or 'special' feel compared to top-tier Michelin alternatives.
Observations
- Users with high-torque vehicles (e.g., M760i) noted that the tire struggles to manage extreme power output on snow despite AWD.
- Performance EV owners (e.g., Model Y) report expectedly rapid tread wear due to vehicle weight and torque.
- Drivers of smaller, lighter sports cars (e.g., WRX) report excellent power delivery, while some Porsche 992 owners found the handling unpredictable in non-snow conditions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance | B · Pirelli P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 13 |
| Rim diameters | — | 19″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Goodyear
77
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance — better snow, handling and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Winter if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 89 vs 65 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli P Zero Winter scores 84 vs 62 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 88 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 81 vs 72 on treadwear.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero 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.