66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion 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
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
77/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
80/100
17 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion Winter — better snow, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Scorpion Winter leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Performance 2 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 94 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Winter leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Performance 2 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 81 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Winter leads by 68
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Performance 2 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 81 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 10 | 78 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Performance 2 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Performance 2 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Performance 2 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 73 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Winter leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Performance 2 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Winter leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Performance 2 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 | Pirelli Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 80 |
| Dry | 79 | 91 |
| Wet | 73 | 82 |
| Snow | 10 | 78 |
| Comfort | 81 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 85 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 73 |
| Handling | 71 | 80 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 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 Ultra Grip Performance 2 receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those who find it a top-tier performance winter tire and those who report significant traction failures in snow and ice. While many praise its comfort, quietness, and wet-weather handling, a notable subset of reviewers experienced poor grip in winter conditions, leading to inconsistent performance reports.
Pros
- Excellent comfort and low noise levels
- Strong performance in wet and cold conditions
- Reliable handling and traction on dry tarmac
- High-quality compound offering superior braking and cornering for some users
Cons
- Inconsistent and sometimes dangerous traction on snow and ice
- Vague steering feedback on tarmac
- Performance degradation in warmer temperatures
- High price point relative to some competitors
Observations
- Users noted that the tire performs best in cold temperatures and loses its 'sticky' feel when ambient temperatures rise.
- Some users reported that the tire's performance is highly dependent on specific road conditions, with some finding it superior to Michelin Alpin and Continental alternatives, while others found it inferior to Nokian products.
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in wet and dry conditions, often mimicking the handling characteristics of a summer tire. While many users praise its confidence-inspiring grip on highways and in heavy rain, consensus is mixed regarding its performance in severe ice and deep slush, where some drivers report a lack of traction.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance and resistance to aquaplaning
- Strong dry road handling and stability at high speeds
- Comfortable and quiet ride quality for long-distance cruising
- Predictable and confidence-inspiring grip in light to moderate snow
Cons
- Inconsistent performance on hard ice and slushy conditions
- Faster tread wear compared to standard summer tires
- Reduced snow traction as the tire ages and tread depth decreases
- High-speed stability can feel vague at extreme velocities
Observations
- Users with heavy SUVs and performance crossovers report high satisfaction with highway handling but note faster tread wear.
- Drivers utilizing staggered fitments on 20-inch wheels report good feedback and handling, though some note the design is aging compared to newer iterations.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 | B · Pirelli Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 44 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Goodyear
80
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion Winter — better snow, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Pirelli Scorpion Winter scores 78 vs 10 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Scorpion Winter scores 91 vs 79 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Scorpion Winter scores 82 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Scorpion Winter scores 80 vs 71 on handling.
Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion 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.