The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus is a premium ultra high performance winter tire that delivers a highly confident, well-rounded winter drive. It stands out most in snow and wet conditions, combining strong traction and reassuring handling with very good aquaplaning resistance. For many drivers it's also comfortably refined for the class and wears well, though it's not the sharpest option on dry roads.
The quick answer
Owners say86%from 20 owner reviews95% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesWet, SnowIce, ComfortRelative 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.
The GOODYEAR UltraGrip Performance+ tire offers good steering feedback and safety reserves on dry roads, with an average braking distance earning it a good rating. On wet roads, it performs well in aquaplaning and handling, securing a good overall rating despite narrowly missing a good mark in braking distance. In winter conditions, it shows above-average performance in braking and traction, and excels in snow handling and ice braking. Environmentally, the tire is rated well for its very good predicted mileage, good wear, and low fuel consumption, despite its above-average weight. Overall, it achieves a good environmental rating.
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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In 215/55 R17, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ is projected to cost €39.64 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €991 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.
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 2022 test; financing costs are excluded.
How good is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ in the wet?
Across the 12 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ stops 1.8% longer than premium rivals, 3.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 4.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 90/100, and owners rate it 8.6/10 in the wet from 20 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ in the dry?
Across the 9 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ stops 0.1% shorter than premium rivals, 0.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 56/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the dry from 20 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ in the snow?
Across the 12 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ stops 1.9% shorter than premium rivals, 3.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 28.3% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 6 snow-traction tests, it is 1.9% better than premium rivals, 5.1% better than mid-range rivals and 83.4% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 86/100, and owners rate it 9.2/10 in the snow from 20 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ stops 0.9% shorter than premium rivals, 2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 0.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 51/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 on ice from 20 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+?
Across the 8 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+'s rolling resistance is 0.3% lower than premium rivals, 4.8% lower than mid-range rivals and 1.1% lower than budget rivals.
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How many miles does the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ last?
Based on test and owner data, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ is expected to last around 27,100 miles (43,613 km).
What do owners say about the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+?
Across 20 owner ratings the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ averages 86%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 9.2 out of 10 and Dry Grip lowest at 8. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 93% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ cost to run?
In 215/55 R17, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ is projected to cost €39.64 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €991 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Nokian Snowproof P, at €39.54.
What is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+'s EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+?
Owners rate the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 8.9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 15 reviews.
How well do the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 8.9 out of 10 for wear across 15 reviews. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ again?
95% of owners say they would buy the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ again, based on the 20 owner reviews that answered the question. 65% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ replace?
Questions and Answers for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Hi, are these tires good for electric vehicles or hybrids?
October 24, 2024
Probably not, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus is a few generations old. A modern tire will have more emphasis on the requirements of EVs
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How long can a Goodyear + 225/45 R17 94H XL, (Wi) serve for a city driver who drives max of 15 to 20km a day? Am asking for a small cars with 5 to 7 seats.
October 7, 2023
It really depends on driving style, however the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus often performs well in wear tests so you can expect 30-50,000 kms.
Hi,
Can I use these tires during the summer?
What is their temperature range?
June 4, 2023
It is possible to use the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus in summer months, however like any tire optimized for cool temperatures their performance will drop off dramatically in warm temperatures so it is not advised.
I�m fitting a set of these to a bmw m135 xdrive, same size all round. They are not star rated, will this affect my warranty?
November 29, 2020
No, it won't affect the warranty, however it's worth notifying your insurance company if you're changing the tire size from OE recommended.
What would be the best tires in terms of snow traction out of GY Ultragrip Performance+, Conti TS 850 P, Pirelli Sottozero 3, Dunlop Winter Sport 5, Alpin 6… Show moreWhat would be the best tires in terms of snow traction out of GY Ultragrip Performance+, Conti TS 850 P, Pirelli Sottozero 3, Dunlop Winter Sport 5, Alpin 6, Blizzak LM005? Size 215/50/R17. Show less
August 26, 2020
All the winter test data can be found on this website. Currently testes are showing the Goodyear, Conti and Bridgestone to be very close overall.
Drivers rate the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus very highly for snow traction (especially lateral grip), strong wet performance, solid dry grip for a winter tire, and good comfort with some noting low noise. A minority mention higher noise and average dry braking/ice performance, but overall sentiment is strongly positive with excellent winter confidence and wear durability.
What owners mention most counted across 13 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 20 ratings
Owner score86%
Snow Grip92%
Wear89%
Comfort89%
Wet Grip86%
Handling84%
Ice Grip82%
Road Feedback81%
Dry Grip80%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 71%
“I drive this tire on an Alpina D3 F31 Bi-turbo Touring Allrad. This tire is okay in dry conditions and good in the wet. It’s the best I know when it comes to lateral grip on snow. With no other tire have I been able to...”
“Not a lot of grip in the dry and wet compared to a summer tire. Especially in corners the tire is not really predictable and does understeer a lot. tread depth is great and has almost not decreased over one winter...”
“Hello; I bought the Goodyear Ultragrip Performance Plus winter tires I was using in my Seat Ibiza CUPRA vehicle on January 23, 2023 and assembled it at 77420 kilometers, and I used it without removing it in the summer...”
Not a lot of grip in the dry and wet compared to a summer tire. Especially in corners the tire is not really predictable and does understeer a lot. tread depth is great and has almost not decreased over one winter season.
Hello; I bought the Goodyear Ultragrip Performance Plus winter tires I was using in my Seat Ibiza CUPRA vehicle on January 23, 2023 and assembled it at 77420 kilometers, and I used it without removing it in the summer and winter months, my vehicle is 101250 as of now. It came to the kilometer, the physical condition of the tires is 65% and the handling and brake performance in all conditions are very high, it has traveled 23830.kilometers during about four years of use and in this process, the tires are 35% old, I drive an average of seven thousand kilometers per year and I am very satisfied with Goodyear ultragrip performance plus tires real rubber tires and top quality
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I drove them for 3 winter seasons on my Xc90 I. I used them to go to ski resorts, snow covered fields, icy slopes etc... not once did i get stuck (i tried properly).
So snow grip is great, wet grip very very good (i never had any kind of sliding), dry grip is good for winter tire. Feedback i will not comment for this type of vehicle.
They did slip on ice but as all studless tires do, but they pulled me where i wanted to go even on very steep icy slopes (and i mean such slopes uou wouldnt think it would be able to go over)!
Wear was negligible (weight of car is 2.3t and i did not try to save them at all). For 3 years wear was about 1.5mm. Car had regular wheel alignment which is a big factor. What i like about this tires is that starting debth is around 9mm and lamelas go all the way to the base of rubber blocks. That is not the same for competition espetialy continetal ! Lamelas need to be deep so after a good deal od wear they stil grip snow! Continental winter tires have about 1÷2mm of full width lamelas and then they start to disapear...
It woul be nice if Johnathan woul do winter tire comparison on snow grip of tires that had some wear (on 5-6 mm debth).
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I drive this tire on an Alpina D3 F31 Bi-turbo Touring Allrad. This tire is okay in dry conditions and good in the wet. It’s the best I know when it comes to lateral grip on snow. With no other tire have I been able to corner so well and so quickly on snow. Everything else is also good. On my vehicle — even though it has all-wheel drive — the rear tires wear out twice as fast as the front ones. I have to replace the rears almost every year, while the fronts usually last about two years, depending on how much and how I drive. I would buy it again and have been doing so for years. Nothing else comes close to this one in terms of lateral grip on snow.
I've driven on the GY UGP+ for a full winter season now and for me it just clicked. In this category you don't expect downsides or problems, but the GY exceeded my expectation. I am all about the comfort and feel of the tire and even with frameless doors I wasn't too much disturbed by the noise. Excellent tires to be driving on snow, as long as your bumper isn't turning into a snow plow.
Compared to summer tires, feels very flexible / they feel soft, we feel the tire roll etc; but that is up to any winter tire. Grip seems great; on pure wet roads it gives very strong confidence; on dry it works very well also. Not used on snow yet; but drive on icy road was ok, nothing surprising (well ice is ice... but but it made the job to avoid going out of the road). Weakest point for me is noise; globally makes a easily earable roar / clear sizzling on long fast curves (amplified when road is wet). This is the biggest weakpoint for me; I am eager to try next gen Goodyear or Continental to see the difference.
I drove 2000 kilometers in my Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 215/40R17 87V XL FP Mini Sport Coupe Ibiza CUPRA in the last 15 days. My first impressions are that the tires showed excellent performance and grip on wet, dry and snowy roads. I got the performance I expected without any worries, the tires are great, I recommend it to everyone.
I drove on many tires because I live in place where snowfall is heavy and temperatures often fall below - 30C. Having this one on rear drive BMW I was shocked how GOOD those tires are. I had previously GoodYear UltraGrip on 4x4 and those were also excellent so I have no hesitation in recommending them to others or buying again. BTW: additional benefit that those are super quiet comparing to Pirelli or Continental.
Excellent at snow and mud!! But not at all suitable for ice. My previous tires Michelin Alpina 5 have much better grip on ice, but bad on snow. Dry road - perfect. Wet road and extreme braking - be careful and try do not overspeed. Comfort - acceptable but not for sport coupe with frameless doors, noisy for BMW 3 series. Wear, handling and road feedback for 18" tires - good. After 2 years and 2 winters of wearing - condition is still perfect. Recommend for snowy roads without any doubts.
The first winter tire I had that actually is sporty. Before I really didn’t like driving spirited with winter tires. UHP summer tires are still better in that aspect, but this is actually quite good. Even though I have runflat versions of this tire, they are surprisingly comfortable. Very good in every condition. Can take some abuse as well and not shred to pieces.
97%
Member
Skoda
225/40 R18
15,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average
Extremely good tires. It was my first winter with this car and with these tires made driving during winter simple. I had great traction, grip and confidence. I drove on dry, wet, ice and snow conditions during the winter and no problem in any. I will be putting the same tires on again next winter.
BMW E92 335i RWD MT (~360bhp)
Great grip in the wet, reduces likelihood of aqua planing and disperses puddles much better than my summer tires (currently Bridgestone Potenza non run flat 255/30/19). Swapped to winter alloys in November. Tires are comfy and pretty quiet compared to the Bridestone rubber... will be looking at Michelin Pilot 4S for next Summer I think. Overall very happy, despite not having much snow and ice this winter I have more confidence on cold mornings. I can definitely notice the difference that changing the wheels has made. Traction is much better when temp is 5•C and below, the summer tires were just spinning up at light acceleration. I’m happy to recommend these tires, FYI please check out the TYRE-REVIEWS channel on YouTube, really interesting comparisons and highlights the pros/cons of tires... hope y’all found this informative
