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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.

9.4
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
81%
Wet Grip
87%
Road Feedback
83%
Handling
86%
Wear
88%
Comfort
88%
Buy again
94%
Snow Grip
92%
Ice Grip
81%
18 Reviews
87% Average
113,520 miles driven
20 Tests (avg: 3rd)
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

Winter Premium
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9.4 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Snow
95.5
1.5x / 30 tests
Ice
86.2
1.2x / 1 test
Wet
82.7
1.93x / 36 tests
Value
73.8
0.42x / 26 tests
Comfort
71.1
0.32x / 11 tests
Dry
56.6
1.13x / 18 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
95.6
6 tests
Braking
81.6
34 tests
Handling
79.2
27 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 20
Publications: 7
Period: 2019 - 2023
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 18
Avg Rating: 86.6%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.48
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 3/15 13 metrics
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 3/22 16 metrics
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 4/57 2 metrics
2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 ADAC 2022 215/60 R16 3/17 0 metrics
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2021 245/40 R18 5/14 14 metrics
2021 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express 2021 225/45 R17 5/8 0 metrics
2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 3/18 0 metrics
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test Tire Reviews 2021 225/40 R18 5/10 14 metrics
The Best Winter Tires for 2020 Tire Reviews 2020 205/55 R16 2/19 0 metrics
2020 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express 2020 205/55 R16 5/9 0 metrics
2020 ACE Winter Tire Test ACE 2020 225/50 R17 3/9 0 metrics
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2020 225/55 R17 1/11 11 metrics
2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 235/55 R17 ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 3/13 0 metrics
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 3/21 12 metrics
2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 9/49 2 metrics
2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2019 255/35 R19 1/12 10 metrics
2019 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express 2019 225/45 R17 1/12 0 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 2/21 12 metrics
2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 2/47 2 metrics
2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2019 215/55 R17 1/11 14 metrics
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2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17 • 2023
3rd/15
Safe driving characteristics on dry roads, still good properties on wet roads, very high predicted mileage, low abrasion, good efficiency.
Slightly longer braking distances on wet roads.
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.
2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16
215/60 R16 • 2022
3rd/17
Balanced, good on all surfaces, particularly good on snow (top mark.)
None mentioned.
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".
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17 • 2022
4th/57
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
195/55R15 85 H D C 70
16 inch
215/60R16 99 H XL C B 72
205/55R16 94 V XL C B 71
215/60R16 99 H XL C B 72
215/60R16 99 H XL C B 72
17 inch
225/45R17 91 H D B 72
225/45R17 94 V XL D B 72
205/50R17 93 H XL C C 71
205/50R17 93 V XL C C 71
215/55R17 98 V XL C B 71
215/45R17 91 V XL C B 72
225/45R17 94 H XL D B 72
225/50R17 94 H D B 71
225/50R17 98 H XL C B 71
225/50R17 98 V XL C B 70
225/50R17 98 V XL C C 70
225/60R17 99 H C B 72
225/60R17 99 H C B 72
215/55R17 98 V XL C B 71
215/55R17 98 V XL C B 71
205/50R17 93 V XL D C 71
225/50R17 98 H XL C B 71
225/50R17 98 H XL C C 71
18 inch
245/45R18 100 V XL C B 72
245/40R18 97 W XL D C 72
245/40R18 97 V XL D C 72
225/40R18 92 V XL D B 71
225/40R18 92 V XL D B 72
225/40R18 92 W XL D B 72
245/45R18 100 H XL C B 72
245/45R18 100 H XL C B 72
245/45R18 100 V XL C B 72
235/60R18 103 H B B 71
245/40R18 97 V XL D C 72
235/60R18 103 T B B 72
235/60R18 103 T B B 72
235/60R18 103 T B B 72
235/60R18 103 T B B 72
245/45R18 100 H XL C B 72
245/45R18 100 H XL C B 72
19 inch
235/35R19 91 W XL C B 72
20 inch
255/45R20 105 V XL C C 72
255/45R20 105 V XL C C 72
255/45R20 105 T XL C C 72
255/45R20 105 T XL C C 72
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Questions and Answers for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

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August 26, 2020

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, Blizzak LM005? Size 215/50/R17.

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.
November 29, 2020

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?

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.
June 4, 2023

Hi, Can I use these tires during the summer? What is their temperature range?

It is possible to use the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus in summer months, however like any tire optimised for cool temperatures their performance will drop off dramatically in warm temperatures so it is not advised.
October 7, 2023

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.

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.
October 23, 2024

Hi, are these tires good for electric vehicles or hybrids?

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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Review Summary

Based on 13 user reviews

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.

Strengths
  • Snow grip and traction
  • Wet grip and aquaplaning resistance
  • Overall handling and confidence
  • Comfort/quietness (relative to peers)
  • Good wear longevity
Areas for Improvement
  • Noticeable road noise for some
  • Average ice grip
  • Average dry braking for a winter tire

Top 3 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus Reviews

Given 71% while driving a BMW Alpina d3 (245/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 21,000 spirited miles
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.
Helpful 933
May 26, 2025
Given 92% while driving a Volvo Xc90 r design polstar upgrade (235/60 R18) on a combination of roads for 20 spirited miles
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).
Helpful 540
August 25, 2025
Given 97% while driving a Volkswagen CC (205/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
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.
Helpful 994
October 9, 2023

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Given 83% while driving a Ford Focus ST (235/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
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.
Helpful 1000
April 4, 2023
Given 99% while driving a SEAT 1.4 TSI (215/40 R17) on mostly motorways for 2,000 easy going miles
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.
Helpful 834
February 7, 2023
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Given 92% while driving a BMW 640 d gran coupe (245/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
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.
Helpful 969
November 9, 2022
Given 79% while driving a BMW 330ci (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
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.
Helpful 903
April 23, 2022
Given 82% while driving a BMW M240i (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
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.
Helpful 919
March 24, 2022
Given 97% while driving a Skoda (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
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.
Helpful 782
September 14, 2020
Given 78% while driving a BMW 335i (225/35 R18 V) on for 2,000 spirited miles
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
Helpful 943
February 13, 2020
Given 90% while driving a Volkswagen Passat (225/50 R17 H) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
The best winter tires!
Helpful 910
February 1, 2020
Given 85% while driving a Renault Megane (225/40 R18 V) on mostly country roads for 2,000 average miles
The tires perform well at the first sight. I just drove 2.000 miles on them. The overall handling performance is great, on both dry and wet conditions. I was surprised about the cornering speed in the wet which is really good (of course, you have to increase the pressures depending on the air temerature to get the most out of it). I have a lot of rain in my country, with standing water on my regular roads, and I can say that the risk of aquaplaning is very low with these tires. Also, they are very comfortables with soft sidewalls.
On the other hand, they are quite noisy compared to my summer tires (Dunlop Sportmaxx RT2) at 70-80 km/h. I thought I had a failed bearing. And the dry braking is not so good, but it is common on winter tires, as well as the road feedback which is average.
I am looking forward to test them on snow and update my review.
Helpful 1005
December 13, 2019
Given 100% while driving a Peugeot 308 BlueHDI EAT6 (235/45 R18 N) on a combination of roads for 1,500 average miles
Perfect grip with no rolling noise.
Helpful 931
December 12, 2019
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