Goodyear UltraGrip 8 - Test Results

Test Statistics

19

Tests Completed

4^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

13^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Goodyear UltraGrip 8 shows consistently strong winter-test performance with multiple wins and frequent top-three finishes, especially in early 2011-2012 evaluations. Its average overall position of 4.4 across 18 tests reflects reliable capability across snow and wet metrics, with standout results in broad European comparative tests. Performance moderates in some later and smaller-sample tests, where it places mid-field, indicating increasing competition and some variability by size and test emphasis.

Performance Strengths

Overall Winter Performance Strong Details
• 1/14 in 2011 AMS Winter Tire Test
• 1/14 in 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
• 1/8 in 2011 ACE Winter Tire Test
• 2/14 in 2011 European Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15
• 2/8 in 2012 Auto Express Winter Tire Test
Snow and Wet Braking/Handling Moderate Details
• 6/43 in 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking Test (large field, strong braking)
• 3/8 in 2012 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test (balanced wet/snow focus)
• 4/9 in 2012 EVO Winter Tire Test (wet/snow dynamics)
Performance in Popular Sizes (205/55 R16, 195/65 R15) Strong Details
• 1/14 (205/55 R16) in 2011 Auto Zeitung
• 1/8 (205/55 R16) in 2011 ACE
• 2/8 (205/55 R16) in 2012 Auto Express
• 4/16 (205/55 R16) in 2012 European Tire Test
• 2/14 (195/65 R15) in 2011 European Winter Tire Test

Performance Weaknesses

Consistency Across Smaller or Later Tests Moderate Details
• 7/13 in 2012 European Tire Test - 165/70 R14
• 8/15 in 2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Shootout
• 6/9 in 2013 ACE Winter Tire Test
• 4/8 in 2013 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
Competitive Pressure in 2013 Test Cycle Moderate Details
• 13/50 in 2013 Winter Tire Overview - Braking (qualifying dataset)
• 6/17 in 2013 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/60 R15
• 4/10 in 2013 Auto Bild SUV/4x4 Winter Tire Test

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2013 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

The veteran Goodyear UG8 earned our recommendation this year

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