80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear UltraGrip SUV 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.
VerdictToo close to call: Goodyear UltraGrip SUV and Pirelli Scorpion Winter are within 2 points overall. Goodyear UltraGrip SUV is stronger on wet. Pirelli Scorpion Winter is stronger on comfort and treadwear.
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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 1
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip SUV | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 94 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip SUV leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip SUV | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 81 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip SUV | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 81 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Winter leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip SUV | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip SUV | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 73 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Winter leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip SUV | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | UltraGrip SUV | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip SUV | Pirelli Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 80 |
| Dry | 90 | 91 |
| Wet | 90 | 82 |
| Snow | – | 78 |
| Comfort | 70 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 85 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 73 |
| Handling | 80 | 80 |
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Headline score
80
/ 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 UltraGrip SUV is regarded as a capable winter tire that offers dynamic handling characteristics similar to summer tires on dry and wet pavement. While it provides reliable traction in snow, users should anticipate a service life of approximately 15,000 miles before performance begins to degrade significantly.
Pros
- Excellent handling dynamics on dry and wet surfaces
- Reliable snow traction and mobility
- Consistent performance over the first three years of ownership
Cons
- Limited tread life, typically reaching wear limits around 15,000 miles
- Noticeable decline in performance as the tire approaches its wear limit
- Slightly delayed or vague steering reaction in deep snow conditions
Observations
- Users report that the tire maintains a sporty, dynamic feel even when used as an all-season solution.
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 UltraGrip SUV | B · Pirelli Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | 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?
80
/ 100
Goodyear
80
/ 100
Pirelli
Too close to call: Goodyear UltraGrip SUV and Pirelli Scorpion Winter are within 2 points overall. Goodyear UltraGrip SUV is stronger on wet. Pirelli Scorpion Winter is stronger on comfort and treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Scorpion Winter scores 80 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip SUV scores 90 vs 82 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Scorpion Winter scores 73 vs 70 on treadwear.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip SUV
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.