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Goodyear UltraGrip 9+

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The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus is a touring winter tire with good wet handling, strong snow and ice results and low fuel use. Dry braking and steering precision are less convincing, despite favorable early owner feedback.

The quick answer

Owners say 86% from 6 owner reviews 100% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 9 independent tests · 2 wins Latest: P3 of 16 · 2023 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Snow Comfort, Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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 January 2025.

  • 6owner reviews
  • 21,000miles driven
  • 9professional tests
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+

9.4/10

Better than 95% of winter tires

  • High Confidence
  • 5 tests
  • 6 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests5 tests · 4 publications · 2020-2023 96% 88%
Owner reviews6 owner reviews · rated 86% 90% 12%
Combined 95% 9.4

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 91% 30% 5
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 89% 23% 5
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 86% 18% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 30% 17% 4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 73% 6% 4
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 54% 5% 4

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 89% 4
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 82% 5
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 71% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 91% of the test figure. The other 9% comes from its predecessor, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2023 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test ADAC · 205/60 R16 P3 / 16
  2. 2022 2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P1 / 15 Placing only
  3. 2021 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P7 / 20
  4. 2021 2021 AMS Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16 P6 / 10
  5. 2021 2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 195/65 R15 P1 / 16 Placing only
  6. 2021 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P6 / 50
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  1. 2020 The Best Winter Tires for 2020 Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P2 / 19 Placing only
  2. 2020 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 205/55 R16 P3 / 14
  3. 2020 2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC · 205/55 R16 P8 / 15 Placing only
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Tested 9 times by independent publications, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 4th.

9 Tests
2 Test Wins
4th Average
1st Best
8th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20202023

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test P3 of 16

The GOODYEAR UltraGrip 9+ shows minor weaknesses in steering precision and feedback on dry roads but compensates with good safety margins during sudden evasive maneuvers and average braking distances. On wet roads, it performs clearly above average, offering short braking distances and secure, easily controllable handling. In lateral aquaplaning, its performance is rated as good, and it narrowly misses an excellent rating in longitudinal aquaplaning. On winter roads, the UltraGrip 9+ scores above average in braking and slightly above average in traction. While it offers good safety reserves in snow handling, steering could be more precise. In ice braking tests, the UltraGrip 9+ excels with the shortest braking distances. Environmentally, the tire achieves a good rating for its projected lifespan and wear, and it receives the best rating in the test for efficiency.

Strong: Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning, Snow Braking, Ice Braking, Fuel Consumption Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

YearTestResultAward
20232023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire TestADAC · 205/60 R16P3 / 16
20222022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P1 / 15
20212021 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P7 / 20
20212021 AMS Winter Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16P6 / 10
20212021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 195/65 R15P1 / 16
20212021 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P6 / 50
2020The Best Winter Tires for 2020Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16P2 / 19Tested by Tire Reviews
20202020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 205/55 R16P3 / 14
20202020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16P8 / 15

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Running Costs
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In 205/55 R16, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ is projected to cost €23.28 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €582 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.

Continental WinterContact TS 870€20.25
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+€23.28
Vredestein Wintrac€24.02
Michelin Alpin 6€27.34
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2021 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range21 sizes available

155-205Width55-70Profile14-16Rim75-95 R-HLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 21 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes205/55 R16175/60 R15205/60 R16175/60 R14
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ in the wet?
Across the 5 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ stops 3.1% longer than premium rivals, 1.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 9.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 91/100, and owners rate it 9.3/10 in the wet from 6 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ stops 2.7% longer than premium rivals, 1.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 30/100, and owners rate it 9.2/10 in the dry from 6 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ in the snow?
Across the 5 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ stops 1.5% shorter than premium rivals, 3.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 10.8% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 4 snow-traction tests, it is 0.6% better than premium rivals, 4% better than mid-range rivals and 15.4% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 89/100, and owners rate it 8.6/10 in the snow from 6 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ stops 7.1% shorter than premium rivals, 9.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 12.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 86/100, and owners rate it 7.4/10 on ice from 6 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+'s rolling resistance is 3.7% lower than premium rivals, 7.6% lower than mid-range rivals and 5.5% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ (9)
How many miles does the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ last?
Based on test and owner data, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ is expected to last around 25,010 miles (40,250 km).
What do owners say about the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+?
Across 6 owner ratings the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ averages 86%. Owners rate Wear highest at 9.7 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 7.4. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ cost to run?
In 205/55 R16, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ is projected to cost €23.28 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €582 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Continental WinterContact TS 870, at €20.25.
What is the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+'s EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+?
Owners rate the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 8.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 9.7 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews.
Would owners buy the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ again?
100% of owners say they would buy the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 67% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ replace?
The Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ is the successor to the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 in Goodyear's range.
What sizes does the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ come in?
The Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ is available in 43 sizes, ranging from 155-205/55-70 R14-16.
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Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 6 reviews

Owners give the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus consistently favorable early reviews, particularly for dry grip, wet grip and quiet running, each praised by three of six drivers. All six written reviews are positive, with an average score of 88.3%. Comfort and dry braking also attract praise from two owners apiece. Snow experience is limited and divided, with one positive comment and one criticism, so it does not establish a shared view of severe-winter capability. Every review was written at the initial stage, which makes this a picture of the tire when new rather than evidence of lasting grip or tread life.

What owners mention most counted across 6 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings

  • Owner score 86%
  • Wear 97%
  • Wet Grip 93%
  • Dry Grip 92%
  • Snow Grip 86%
  • Comfort 85%
  • Road Feedback 80%
  • Handling 77%
  • Ice Grip 74%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 96%

“I have a Nissan Micra, so there's a relatively limited range of tires available for 175/60R15, most of which are older models. So a reasonably priced brand-new Goodyear was a pretty obvious choice when I needed new...”

  • Nissan Micra
  • 2,000 miles
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All 6 Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
96%
Member
I have a Nissan Micra, so there's a relatively limited range of tires available for 175/60R15, most of which are older models. So a reasonably priced brand-new Goodyear was a pretty obvious choice when I needed new winter tires. And they haven't disappointed. The Micra feels like a whole new car, with far better traction and handling than the Semperit Master-Grip 2 that were fitted before, and braking distance and overall performance seems to have improved as well. I can't comment on severe ice and snow, as we didn't have too much of that this winter, but traction was very good on one icy day and it handled moderate snow cover with ease. I haven't driven too much on rural roads or motorways, but handling was fine and the tire seemed quieter at highway speeds.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
Helpful 890
74%
Member
I bought a set for the front axle for my 308 1.6bluehdi they are very very good in cold weather and/or rain i haven't had a real chance to drive them on snow or ice myself but my brother did and comparing them to nokian wrd4 that we have for a Clio iv diesel they are not at the same level on snow but having said that they are better in every other way , they will last for more , they are much more quiter especially while braking better fuel consumption almost like an all weather tire better dry grip and wet grip on heavy rain they seem to aquaplaning at about the same speed so yea great tires!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 993
89%
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  • Skoda
  • 205/55 R16
  • 2,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
Cheaper then Conti and I belive quite the same quality. No problems at all but I drive rather carefully.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 1,039

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94%
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  • SEAT Arona
  • 205/60 R16
  • 9,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Average
Bought a set of these and 16 inch wheels for my Seat Arona, very comfortable and amazing grip, especially in muddy field run off, cold rain, sleet, snow, and frosty roads. Only had 2 days of snow and I could happily drive up and down hills past many cars which were stranded (including 4x4 on summer tires). Could drive along winding snow covered B roads at 40-50mph which shows how well they grip. The wet grip when temperatures 0-10c is amazing, feels as sure footed as driving in the dry. So even living in south of England, I am converted to seasonal swapping to winter tires having discovered you just feel safe.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 925
88%
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  • Audi A2
  • 175/60 R15 H
  • 1,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
I took a chance given the lack of reviews or tests at the time and have had these on my Audi A2 since November: Too early to rate the wear yet as I’ve only done 1000 miles or so, but these are great at dealing with all conditions you’re likely to find in rural southern England. Dry and wet braking are very good and they are quiet except on concrete road surfaces, but then what type is? We had a lot of ice on the roads here recently and I live in a hilly area - these dealt with it fine as long as you drove sensibly. I’ve not had a chance to try them in snow but the reviews suggested they will be good. Based on my impressions so far, I would buy them again. I’ll update once I’ve used them for a couple of full winters (so spring next year).
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 1,004
89%
Member
They have been on the car this winter, around 8000km. It's a warm winter, so they have been on the snow only two short times. Everything went well, but I can't tell much really. In dry and wet, temps mostly between 5-15c, they behave perfectly. I can barely tell that they are winter tires. And there are no wear problems. A bit cheaper than Conti TS860, but they feel equally safe, GY might even be a bit more comfortable.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 1,122
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