Winter tire Winter Ultra High Performance tires Updated September 2026
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance review
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.
Relative score
83/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
86/100
9 reviews
Road tests
89/100
20 published tests
Scores
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
86%
Would buy again
86%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
88.7%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
Test results
20 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 15
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 4th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 13th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 15 | |
| Ice Braking | 7th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 15 | |
| Noise | 10th of 15 | |
| Value | 12th of 15 | |
| Wear | 6th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 4th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 6th of 15 |
2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
3rd of 20
Best: Snow Braking · 3rd
Weakest: Dry Handling · 16th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 20 | |
| Noise | 10th of 20 | |
| Value | 11th of 20 | |
| Price | 12th of 20 | |
| Wear | 9th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 20 |
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
4th of 56
Best: Snow Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 56 |
2022 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/60 R16 · 215/60 R16
3rd of 17
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter tire Test · 245/40 R18
6th of 13
Best: Rolling Resistance · 3rd
Weakest: Dry Handling · 13th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 13 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 13 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 13 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 13 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 13 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 13 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 13 | |
| Noise | 12th of 13 | |
| Price | 10th of 13 |
2021 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
3rd of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
5th of 9
Best: Snow Traction · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 | |
| Price | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Circle | 5th of 9 |
The Best Winter tires for 2020 · 205/55 R16
10th of 19
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 ACE Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
3rd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/55 R17
1st of 10
Best: Snow Traction · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 |
2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 235/55 R17 · 235/55 R17
3rd of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
3rd of 20
Best: Snow Traction · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 20 | |
| Noise | 14th of 20 | |
| Value | 12th of 20 | |
| Wear | 10th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 20 |
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
9th of 48
Best: Snow Braking · 7th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 48 |
2019 19 Inch Performance Winter tire Test · 255/35 R19
1st of 11
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Price · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 11 | |
| Noise | 8th of 11 | |
| Price | 9th of 11 |
2019 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 20
Best: Wet Handling · 1st
Weakest: Price · 17th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 20 | |
| Noise | 8th of 20 | |
| Value | 14th of 20 | |
| Price | 17th of 20 | |
| Wear | 4th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 16th of 20 |
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
2nd of 45
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd
Weakest: Snow Braking · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 45 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 45 |
2019 AMS Winter SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
1st of 11
Best: Wet Handling · 1st
Weakest: Dry Handling · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Noise | 7th of 11 | |
| Price | 9th of 11 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1st of 11 |
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