Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1 - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

3^rd

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

6^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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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.

Performance Strengths

Overall Competitiveness Strong Details
• 1/8 overall in 2016 AutoBild 4x4 test
• 1/11 overall in 2018 Auto Bild SUV test
• 3/10 overall in 2016 AMS test
• 2/8 overall in 2017 ACE/ARBO/GTU test
Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 3/11 wet braking in 2018 (+4.1% from best)
• 3/11 wet handling in 2018 (+2.2% from best)
• 2/10 wet circle in 2021 (+0.8% from best)
Snow Performance (Overall) Moderate Details
• 2/11 snow braking in 2018 (+3.7% from best)
• Solid overall wins/podiums indicating competitive snow balance (2016 win, 2017 P2)
Dry Handling/Control Moderate Details
• 2/11 dry handling in 2018 (+2.4% from best)
• Mid-top dry braking/handling in 2021 (4/10 braking, 6/10 handling)

Performance Weaknesses

Snow Braking Variability Strong Details
• 10/10 snow braking in 2021 (+6.8% from best)
• Contrasts with 2/11 snow braking in 2018
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• 10/11 straight aquaplaning in 2018 (+8% from best)
• 5/10 straight aquaplaning in 2021 (+7.8% from best)
Noise and Comfort Minor Details
• 8/11 noise in 2018 (+4.2% from best)
• 3/10 noise in 2021 (+2.9% from best) showing inconsistency
Efficiency (Rolling Resistance/Price) Moderate Details
• 7/11 rolling resistance in 2018 (+9.4% from best)
• 5/10 rolling resistance in 2021 (+9.6% from best)
• Price mid-to-high: 5/10 in 2018 (+70% from best), 7/10 in 2021 (+35.1% from best)