The Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance is a premium ultra high performance winter tire that delivers a reassuring, grippy feel in typical cold, wet winter conditions. Across both independent testing and real-world owner feedback it stands out for strong wet traction, confident handling and good high-speed stability. It also tends to be regarded as relatively quiet for the category, with longevity commonly reported as solid. Overall, it's a well-rounded performance-winter option, with only a few caveats around consistency on snow and ultimate dry-braking sharpness.
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Owners say73%from 14 owner reviews71% would buy againRead the reviews
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
What do owners say about the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance?
Across 14 owner ratings the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance averages 73%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 5. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 85% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance?
Owners rate the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance 8.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 13 reviews.
How well do the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 13 reviews. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance again?
71% of owners say they would buy the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance again, based on the 14 owner reviews that answered the question. 21% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What do owners say about the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance's road noise?
Of the 13 owner reviews analyzed for the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance, 9 mention road noise: 7 praise it (quiet) and 2 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "road noise (extremely silent, no comparison with horribly noisy Dunlops)". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance's wet grip?
Of the 13 owner reviews analyzed for the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance, 8 mention wet grip: 7 praise it (confident wet grip) and 1 criticise it (weak wet grip). Read those reviews
Has the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance been replaced?
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Drivers generally rate the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance highly, praising its excellent wet grip, low noise, stability, and strong overall confidence on winter roads. Several high-scoring reviews report very good wear and decent dry performance, with some noting strong snow capability, though a minority criticize snow traction, comfort, and noise. One long-term low-score review cites significant grip decline over time. Overall sentiment is positive with wet performance and quietness as standout strengths, while snow consistency and comfort draw mixed feedback.
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Owner ratings averaged from 14 ratings
Owner score73%
Wet Grip84%
Wear83%
Dry Grip83%
Comfort81%
Handling77%
Road Feedback71%
Snow Grip58%
Ice Grip50%
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“I had these tires for four years. In the first year, I did not notice anything wrong with them but in time the grip disappeared. In the snow, on ice and even in wet and muddy winter conditions, you could not stop the...”
“For a winter tire it's really low noise. wet road performance is perfect especially aquplaning is unbelieveble. but in snow (winter tire!!) I think not good enough by the way it's weird that the tires are very good on...”
Very very good for wet, if you drive in wet is best tire, but bad on snow and dry, bad comfort and too much noise, dont buy, too much money, have better tires in mid/budget class
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I write this review mostly to get info. My experience so far (5'000 km) is positive. I live in Switzerland and drive a BMW G31 2.0D XDrive. I cross the Alps between north and south of the country regularly (the least monthly) in every season, and do some long stretches (1'200 km in a week end) every quarter.
So far no snow and ice so ice and snow rating please do not consider.
I am actually concerned to see the snow and ice rating are very negative on TR since I got them recommended and cannot say anything bad of the supplier and of the tires themselves: quite, grippy, not improving mpg despite moving from 245 / 45 in summer (Michelin PS 5) to 225 / 55 in winter but still OK (45 UK mpg easy).
I already drove below 0 C with no issues or misbehavior. Also, I am surprised such a premium brand can deliver something not performing considered that other models are at least OK.
I come from Dunlop WS 5 in a former car which proved splendid, but for this new car this was the recommendation of my usual tire guy and cannot say anything bad so far.
Comments welcome.
I had these tires for four years. In the first year, I did not notice anything wrong with them but in time the grip disappeared. In the snow, on ice and even in wet and muddy winter conditions, you could not stop the car without the ABS interfering. They would lose grip in wet conditions. Going on from a standstill uphill, the wheels would span and the tires could not assure the grip needed.
Really quiet, no aquaplanning; but not good on snow espacially driving to uphills.
On my old car; i was using 175/65/14 Sava Eskimo + ; those were much more better that Ug8 performance
89%
Member
Alfa Romeo
225/45 R17
8,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited
A revelation. Grip in greasy roundabouts. Less noise. To be fair, had no snow so far in 2 winters. But am now a winter tire convert. Only downside is -2mpg
Some car tire brands suit different cars and you can go from one brand to an other and it will transform your car. Had michelin pa3 tires as our winter tire on the car and have no complaints with these. However the goodyears have took the car to another level, the grip from these when setting off is amazing even in wet conditions. The car is planted and stable at all speeds and do give you total confidence in all weathers. Comfort level is just as good as michelins but noise level is much better. Brill tires and would recommend to anybody with 19 inch rims on the car in winter.
For a winter tire it's really low noise.
wet road performance is perfect especially aquplaning is unbelieveble.
but in snow (winter tire!!) I think not good enough by the way it's weird that the tires are very good on the ice.
I drove them for about 35000 km. and there's still 6 mm. wear on tire.
After previous Conti TS830P and Dunlop WS3D, I decided to try UG8 Performance - in particular because of excellent experience with Eagle F1 A2 as well as the positive reviews. While the dry grip is perfectly fine, these Goodyears are not as great as either TS830P or WS3D. The second slight disappointment came in case of the comfort, as these tires are less comfy than the previous two. But the rest is excellent - the grip on snow is very good and the wet grip is excellent. While the road feedback is nothing to write home about, the progresiveness is top notch. What makes these tires truly shining is road noise (extremely silent, no comparison with horribly noisy Dunlops) and wear. After (very fast driven) 10000 miles, the wear is minimal and I am sure they will last for another 10000+ miles. Overall, UG8 Performance are with TS830P the best and most universal winter tires I know... and the best ones for high speed highways and wet conditions.
Brilliant tire - Especially in the wet, slush and up to 15cm of snow. This tire really inspires confidence from the dry right through to the most treacherous of conditions. Road noise not too bad either.
