Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.
2021 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test P6 of 10
The Goodyear was only middle in all three conditions however as it is a rounded performance it's still worth recommending.
Where the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1 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 | 2 | P4 of 10.5 | 68% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P4 of 10.5 | 67% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P5 of 10.5 | 57% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P4 of 10.5 | 68% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P2 of 10 | 89% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P7.5 of 10.5 | 33% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 2 | P6 of 10.5 | 45% | - |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P6 of 10 | 44% | - |
| Snow Handling | 2 | P6 of 10.5 | 48% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 2 | P5.5 of 10.5 | 54% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P6 of 10.5 | 48% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind
|
5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% |
 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Pirelli Scorpion Winter
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
Drawn from 5 tests. Updated November 11, 2025.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1 shows consistently strong winter-test results with an average overall position of 2.6 across five SUV-focused tests, including two overall wins (2016, 2018) and a podium in 2016 AMS. Its performance balance spans wet, dry, and snow, with notable wet and snow capabilities underpinning high overall rankings. However, variability appears in certain sub-disciplines-particularly snow braking in the 2021 test and aquaplaning/noise in 2018-indicating that while broadly competitive, it isn't the class leader in every metric.
Overall, the tire's pattern is of a well-rounded winter SUV option with multiple top-3 finishes and strong wet and snow handling/braking performances. Some efficiency, aquaplaning, and specific snow metrics can lag the best, and the 2021 update note suggests subsequent generations may improve these areas.
Excellent handling behavior in all weather conditions, good steering, short braking distances, average price- 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tire Test (2018)
short braking distances in the wet and dry- 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2016)
Excellent handling behavior in all weather conditions, good steering, short braking distances, average price- 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tire Test (2018)
good handling on dry roads- 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test (2016)
excellent wet traction- 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2016)
Good wet traction- 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test (2016)
short braking distances in the wet and dry- 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2016)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Goodyear was only middle in all three conditions however as it is a rounded performance it's still worth recommending.
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