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Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

10th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 - Official Image

Across five Nordic friction winter tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 consistently excels in wet-road performance and subjective balance/comfort, with multiple test wins in wet braking/handling and very low noise and rolling resistance. Snow performance is generally mid-pack to good, highlighted by strong traction in some tests, supporting solid overall results and podium finishes in three of five tests. However, performance on ice is a recurring weakness with multiple bottom-third results, and dry braking can lag the best. Overall, it's a well-rounded Nordic friction tire that prioritizes wet safety and refinement but gives up ultimate ice grip versus the class leaders.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 1st wet braking and 1st wet handling in 2022 ViBilagare (235/55 R18)
    • 1st wet braking and 1st wet handling in 2020 Vi Bilagare (205/60 R16)
    • 2nd wet handling and 1st subjective wet handling in 2020 Test World (205/55 R16)
  • Comfort and Noise Moderate
    • Lowest internal noise measured in 2022 ViBilagare (73.5 dB, 1/8)
    • 2nd in subjective noise in 2021 (9 points, 2/16)
    • Top-third subjective noise in 2020 Test World (8/20)
  • Rolling Efficiency Moderate
    • 2nd rolling resistance in 2022 ViBilagare (5.71 kg/t, +2.3% from best)
    • 2nd rolling resistance in 2020 Vi Bilagare (5.94 kg/t, +0.8% from best)
    • 3rd rolling resistance in 2020 Test World (1.7 kg/t)
  • Subjective Handling Balance (Dry/Wet) Strong
    • 1st subjective dry handling in 2022 ViBilagare
    • 1st subjective dry handling in 2020 Vi Bilagare
    • 1st subjective wet handling in 2020 Test World
  • Snow Traction/Overall Snow Competence Minor
    • 1st snow traction in 2021 (5.7 s, 1/16)
    • Top-third snow braking/handling in 2020 Test World (4/20 braking, 49.8 s handling though 16/20 objective)
    • Mid-pack snow metrics in 2022 (+0.8% handling, 4/8; +2.9% traction, 4/8)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Ice Performance Strong
    • 2021: 12/16 in ice braking (+27.7%), 12/16 ice traction (+50%), 12/16 ice handling (+23.1%)
    • 2020 Vi Bilagare: 8/8 ice handling (+9.5%), 4/8 ice braking (+31.9%)
    • 2020 Test World: 9/20 ice braking (+14.3%), 9/20 ice traction (+48.6%), 15/20 ice handling (+10.5%)
  • Dry Braking Moderate
    • 2021: 13/16 dry braking (+8.2% from best)
    • 2020 Test World: 15/20 dry braking (+5.9% from best)
  • Price/Value Minor
    • 2022: Price 4/8 (+43.5% from best)
    • 2021: Price 7/16 (+66.7% from best)
    • 2020 Vi Bilagare: Price 3/8 (+92.2% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

6
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The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tires for 2024

2024
Winner: Pirelli Ice Zero 2

The used Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2, a Nordic non-studded tire, demonstrated significant performance degradation after 3,800 km. Its ice and snow performance had deteriorated to potentially dangerous...
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2
of 8
2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

UltraGrip Ice 2 is the best choice for those who drive mostly on asphalt ground in milder winter conditions. It is superior on wet asphalt, that is otherwise a problem for Nordic friction tires. Go...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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2
of 16
2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

Strong:
Subj. Noise, Snow Traction
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3
of 8
2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental VikingContact 7

Strong:
Subj. Noise, Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Ice Handling
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10
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2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental IceContact 3

Strong:
Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
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