Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 review
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.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
60%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.