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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance

Goodyear Tires Ultra High Performance Winter

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance is a Ultra High Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.5
Tire Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
89%
Wet Grip
89%
Road Feedback
88%
Handling
88%
Wear
81%
Comfort
83%
Buy again
86%
Snow Grip
95%
Ice Grip
80%
9 Reviews
86% Average
159,000 miles driven
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance

Winter Premium
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7.5 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited 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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Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 0
Publications: 0
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 9
Avg Rating: 86.4%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 2.25
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
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Review Summary

Based on 8 user reviews

Most drivers rate the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance very highly, praising outstanding grip in snow, wet, and even dry conditions, with stable handling and confidence across varied winter use. Several note good longevity over multiple seasons and acceptable comfort, though a slight increase in noise and fuel use is mentioned. A minority report significant noise and fast wear, and one cites poor ice performance. Overall, this discontinued tire is regarded as an excellent winter choice with strong all-round traction.

Strengths
  • Snow grip
  • Wet grip
  • Dry grip
  • Overall handling/stability
  • Value for money
  • Tread life/durability
Areas for Improvement
  • Increased noise
  • Higher fuel consumption

Top 3 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Reviews

Given 91% while driving a Infiniti Q30 (235/50 R18) on mostly town for 6,000 average miles
Very good tire with a good value for money ratio. Had them for a while and the grip on snow, wet and dry was almost perfect. I cannot recommend them more.
Helpful 833
October 10, 2024
Given 53% while driving a BMW 218d Active Tourer (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Not very good in any condition.
Very noisy for a summer tire, big were on just 10000 miles.
Helpful 760
December 3, 2023
Given 81% while driving a Audi S3 (225/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 15,000 average miles
Have fitted these for three seasons now and cannot fault them. We live down a small steep farm track which isn't cleared or salted at all in the winter, I can climb the hill in the deepest darkest winter no problem. Most impressive is how well mannered they are in more 'normal' weather, I fitted them in November this year which was unseasonably warm and other than a slight increase in noise and a fuel consumption they are great.
Helpful 866
December 13, 2022

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Latest Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Reviews

Given 92% while driving a Opel Corsa D 1.4 (215/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 0 spirited miles
Absolutely a nice and good winter tire. Expensive but worth every penny. Good in wet and dry conditions.
Helpful 889
December 17, 2018
Given 90% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (195/55 R15 H) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Honestly I cant recommend these tires enough, over my 30 years of driving I believe I have tried nearly every winter tire available to date and I honestly cant find anything that will beat these. Fit these to your car with confidence and you'll never go wrong. It's only a shame Goodyear have discontinued these as I doubt I'll find anything as good to replace them with when the time comes..
Helpful 601
November 27, 2016
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Given 94% while driving a Toyota Avensis (225/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Very good tire. Dry grip is almost as good as a summer tire. Wet grip also excellent. Good in snow. Would buy again, unfortunately this model was discontinued.
Helpful 718
February 29, 2016
Given 93% while driving a Mercedes Benz SLK 200 (205/55 R16 Q) on mostly country roads for 15,000 average miles
Those were on my SLK for three winters. And they are perfect for wet roads and snow. But on ice they're useless. I've chose UG performance because they are silent tires. Used for 3 seasons and I think that these are good for another 3.
Helpful 639
October 1, 2013
Given 81% while driving a Renault Megane (205/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 70,000 average miles
I'm surprise nobody reviewed these tires. I'm not into tires so much, but I can tell you these are GREAT during winter. I had them for 3 winters now, still enough thread for two more. They're fitted on a Megane 2, in East Europe, where snow is plentiful. Can't compare them with anything really, just my regular summer tires, and I can tell you the difference between these is huge. I didn't know tires matter that much. With summer tires I couldn't reach home one evening because of snow, but with these, the wheels didn't slip once under the same conditions. When I'll need new winter tires, I'll definitely buy again (if they still make them).
Helpful 604
March 31, 2012
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