Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 review
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 is widely regarded as a highly capable studless Nordic winter tire, praised for its exceptional performance in deep snow and impressive tread longevity. While users consistently highlight its comfort and quiet operation on tarmac, some note a lack of steering feedback and reduced confidence on polished ice compared to studded alternatives.
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
84%By road tests
76.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 is widely regarded as a highly capable studless Nordic winter tire, praised for its exceptional performance in deep snow and impressive tread longevity. While users consistently highlight its comfort and quiet operation on tarmac, some note a lack of steering feedback and reduced confidence on polished ice compared to studded alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent traction and reliability in deep snow conditions
- High level of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Impressive tread life and durability over multiple seasons
- Predictable handling on mixed winter surfaces
Cons
- Limited grip on polished ice compared to studded tires
- Lack of steering feedback and informative handling
- Potential for aquaplaning in heavy slush or deep water
- Weak sidewall construction reported in some XL variants
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire's soft compound can feel less informative on steering inputs compared to summer tires.
- The XL (Extra Load) variant may be susceptible to sidewall damage when encountering significant road hazards like potholes.
5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
The Best Studded / Friction Winter tires for 2024 · 225/50 R17
17th of 17
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
2nd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 5th of 8 | |
| Price | 4th of 8 |
2021 Studless and Studded Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Ice Handling | 12th of 16 | |
| Ice Traction | 12th of 16 | |
| Subj. Noise | 4th of 16 | |
| Price | 7th of 16 |
2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter tire Test · 205/60 R16
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 2nd of 8 | |
| Price | 3rd of 8 |
2020 Nordic and Studded Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
11th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Ice Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Ice Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Ice Traction | 10th of 20 | |
| Subj. Noise | 13th of 20 |