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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 2 Tested 2019 to 2023 7 publications

Tested 20 times by independent publications, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ has taken 4 test wins with an average finish of 3rd. Its strongest discipline is Snow Braking, beating 80% of the field across 12 tests; its weakest is Dry Handling, at 30% across 8 tests.

  • 20Independent tests
  • 4Test wins
  • 14Podium finishes
  • 3rdAverage finish
  • 80%Field beaten on average
  • 7Publications
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

20 tests, 2019 to 2023

0%50%100%20192020202120222023Average 80%2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test (2019): P1 of 11, Beat 100% of the field2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview (2019): P2 of 53, Beat 98% of the field2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test (2019): P2 of 20, Beat 95% of the field2019 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2019): P1 of 12, Beat 100% of the field2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tire Test (2019): P1 of 11, Beat 100% of the field2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test (2020): P9 of 51, Beat 83% of the field2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (2020): P3 of 20, Beat 89% of the field2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 235/55 R17 (2020): P3 of 13, Beat 83% of the field2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (2020): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2020 ACE Winter Tire Test (2020): P3 of 9, Beat 75% of the field2020 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2020): P5 of 9, Beat 38% of the fieldThe Best Winter Tires for 2020 (2020): P2 of 19, Beat 39% of the field2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test (2021): P5 of 9, Beat 50% of the field2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test (2021): P3 of 18, Beat 88% of the field2021 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2021): P5 of 8, Beat 43% of the field2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test (2021): P5 of 13, Beat 58% of the field2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 (2022): P3 of 17, Beat 81% of the field2022 Winter Tire Market Overview (2022): P4 of 56, Beat 95% of the field2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2022): P3 of 20, Beat 89% of the field2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test (2023): P3 of 15, Beat 86% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 80%
The latest test

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test P3 of 15

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

Record by discipline

Where the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 9 P7.6 of 15.2 53% -
Dry Handling Weak 8 P10.4 of 15.4 30% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P6 of 11 50% -
Wet
Wet Braking 12 P6.9 of 23.9 67% 1
Wet Handling 8 P4.9 of 15.3 74% 2
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P1 of 11 100% 1
Wet Circle 2 P5 of 18 71% -
Straight Aqua 9 P5.7 of 15.2 67% 1
Curved Aquaplaning 4 P3.3 of 15.3 85% -
Snow
Snow Braking Strong 12 P4.2 of 19 80% 1
Snow Traction 6 P3.5 of 15.5 83% 1
Snow Handling 8 P3.4 of 14.6 82% 1
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P1 of 11 100% 1
Snow Circle 1 P5 of 10 56% -
Snow Slalom 2 P8.5 of 18 54% -
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P7 of 15 57% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P2 of 10.5 89% -
Noise 9 P9.4 of 15.2 37% -
Value
Wear 4 P7.3 of 18.8 65% -
Value 4 P12.3 of 18.8 36% -
Rolling Resistance 8 P6.1 of 15.1 62% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P3 of 15 86% -
Abrasion 1 P6 of 15 64% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 18 shared: 8 ahead, 10 behind 18 8 10 - 44%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 16 shared: 14 ahead, 2 behind 16 14 2 - 88%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16 shared: 13 ahead, 2 behind 16 13 2 1 87%
Michelin Alpin 6 14 shared: 6 ahead, 6 behind 14 6 6 2 50%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 10 shared: 9 ahead, 1 behind 10 9 1 - 90%
Falken Eurowinter HS01 9 shared: 9 ahead, 0 behind 9 9 0 - 100%
Nokian WR Snowproof 9 shared: 9 ahead, 0 behind 9 9 0 - 100%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 9 shared: 7 ahead, 2 behind 9 7 2 - 78%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 8 shared: 8 ahead, 0 behind 8 8 0 - 100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 8 shared: 8 ahead, 0 behind 8 8 0 - 100%
Sava Eskimo HP2 7 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind 7 7 0 - 100%
Uniroyal MS+ 77 6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind 6 6 0 - 100%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind 6 6 0 - 100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Hankook Winter i cept RS2 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind 6 4 2 - 67%
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 6 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 6 0 5 1 0%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Giti GitiWinterW1 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Toyo Snowprox S954 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1 Predecessor 15 5 3rd 82%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ This tire 20 4 3rd 80%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 20 tests. Updated September 10, 2025.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus is a consistently top-tier winter tire with an average overall position of 3.2 across 20 tests and multiple test wins (2019 AE, 2019 Auto Bild 19-inch, 2020 Auto Bild SUV). Its standout pattern is excellent wet and snow performance, regularly placing in the top group for wet handling/braking and snow traction/handling, often paired with strong aquaplaning resistance. Wear is generally above average, aiding value retention despite higher purchase prices.

Weaknesses center on dry performance (especially dry handling and dry braking) and elevated pricing. Noise is occasionally higher than rivals. A few recent tests (e.g., 2023 ADAC) revealed softer wet braking relative to the class leaders, but the tire's overall balance and frequent awards keep it solidly in the highly recommended bracket.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry Performance Strong
    Details
    • 14th/14 dry handling in 2021 Auto Bild Sportscars
    • 8th-9th/10 dry braking/handling in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • 11th/15 dry braking in 2023 ADAC 17"
    • Frequent mid-pack dry braking (e.g., 13th/21 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance)
  • Price / Value Moderate
    Details
    • High price positions (e.g., 17/20 in 2019 Auto Bild 17", +56.7% from best; 8/10 in 2020 Auto Bild SUV, +137% from best)
    • Value scores mid-to-lower (e.g., 12/20 value in 2020 Auto Bild Performance; 11/20 value in 2022 Auto Bild)
  • Noise / Comfort Moderate
    Details
    • Higher noise rankings: 12/14 in 2021 Auto Bild Sportscars (+3.7% from best), 9/10 in 2021 Tire Reviews (+5.1% from best)
    • Mid-pack noise in several tests (e.g., 7/11 2020 Auto Bild SUV; 9/21 2019 Auto Bild 17")
  • Recent Wet Braking Variability Minor
    Details
    • 13/15 wet braking (+18.4% from best) in 2023 ADAC 17"
    • Mid-pack wet braking in 2021-2022 tests (e.g., 9/22 in 2022 Auto Bild, 9/14 in 2021 Auto Bild Sportscars) despite strong wet handling

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ (17 tests) and 13 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Snow traction strength in 13 of 17 tests 7 praise, 0 criticise of 13 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip strength in 7 of 17 tests 6 praise, 1 criticise of 13 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Tread life strength in 1 of 17 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 13 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 20

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2023 1 test
P3 of 15 Beat 86% of the field

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

ADAC 225/45 R17

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.

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2022 3 tests
P3 of 17 Beat 81% of the field

2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16

ADAC 215/60 R16

The GOODYEAR UltraGrip Performance + achieves good results in all main criteria and also secures the top mark in the field in the snow. This leads to a good overall grade and the rating "particularly recommended".

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2021 4 tests
P5 of 9 Beat 50% of the field

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

Tire Reviews 225/40 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ had good grip in the wet and snow, but couldn't match the best tires in the test in the dry. The Goodyear is usually well priced for a premium tire.

StrongCurved AquaplaningSnow TractionSnow HandlingSubj. Comfort WeakDry HandlingNoise WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870 P

2020 7 tests
2019 5 tests
P1 of 11 Beat 100% of the field

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 215/55 R17

Test winner

StrongWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingStraight AquaSnow BrakingSnow HandlingSubj. Snow HandlingSubj. Comfort WeakDry Handling

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