98%
- Toyota RAV4
- 225/50 R19
- 11,100 miles
My car if fwd and i was able to climb in places it was imposible with other tires like viking, sava, bridgstone
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV is a touring winter tire with strong wet handling and consistently competitive snow braking. Dry handling and rolling resistance are weaker, while wet braking and aquaplaning results vary between tests.
The quick answer
Tests say
4th
average finish across 4 independent tests · 1 wins
Latest: P6 of 10 · 2024
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Strengths & weaknesses
Wet, Comfort
Dry, Value
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 October 2026.
- 2owner reviews
- 19,100miles driven
- 4professional tests
- 86sizes available
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 4 times by independent publications, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 4th.
4
Tests
1
Test Wins
4th
Average
1st
Best
7th
Worst
Finishing position in each test
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 AS SUV Winter Tire TestAUTO Straßenverkehr · 235/55 R18 | P6 / 10 | |
| 2023 | 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/60 R18 | P3 / 10 | |
| 2023 | 2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire TestTire Reviews · 235/60 R18 | P7 / 9 | Tested by Tire Reviews |
| 2021 | 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R18 | P1 / 10 |
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Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllSize Range45 sizes available
215-295Width40-70Profile16-22Rim96-116 T-WLoad/
EU LabelAcross 45 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
A
B4%
C82%
D13%
E
Wet
A
B38%
C62%
D
E
Noise
70-74dB B
3PMSF on every size
Popular sizes225/50 R19
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV stops 1.2% longer than premium rivals, 1.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 87/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV stops level with premium rivals, 0.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 58/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 2 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV in the snow?
Across the 4 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV stops 0.4% longer than premium rivals, 2.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 33% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 4 snow-traction tests, it is 1.6% worse than premium rivals, 1.6% better than mid-range rivals and 54% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 75/100, and owners rate it 9.5/10 in the snow from 2 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV?
Across the 4 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV's rolling resistance is 4.9% higher than premium rivals, 1.3% lower than mid-range rivals and 9.9% higher than budget rivals.
What is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
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What sizes does the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV come in?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV is available in 86 sizes, ranging from 215-295/40-70 R16-22.
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV Owner Reviews
Review this tireOwner ratings averaged from 2 ratings
- Owner score 97%
- Wet Grip 100%
- Handling 100%
- Wear 100%
- Comfort 100%
- Road Feedback 95%
- Snow Grip 95%
- Ice Grip 95%
- Dry Grip 90%
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