Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Blizzak WS90 leads, 68–66 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 65 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 6 in 2012 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
Blizzak WS90 +567Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Ultra Grip 8 Performance Professional tests (TWG score) 84 – Reviews found online 54 66 -
67
Wet
Ultra Grip 8 Performance +572Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Ultra Grip 8 Performance Professional tests (TWG score) 65 – Reviews found online 69 73 -
73
Snow
Blizzak WS90 +1459Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Ultra Grip 8 Performance Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 78 51 -
64
Comfort
Ultra Grip 8 Performance +468Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Ultra Grip 8 Performance Professional tests (TWG score) 68 – Reviews found online 59 68 -
64
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Ultra Grip 8 Performance Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 55 – -
62
Treadwear
Ultra Grip 8 Performance +567Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Ultra Grip 8 Performance Reviews found online 60 69 -
63
Handling
Ultra Grip 8 Performance +265Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Ultra Grip 8 Performance Reviews found online 63 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 66 |
| Dry | 72 | 67 |
| Wet | 67 | 72 |
| Snow | 73 | 59 |
| Comfort | 64 | 68 |
| Noise | 64 | – |
| Treadwear | 62 | 67 |
| Handling | 63 | 65 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
66
/ 100
Ultra Grip 8 Performance
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak WS90 | Ultra Grip 8 Performance | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | 100% #1/6 · 2012 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak WS90
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
Tire B Ultra Grip 8 Performance
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
- Low road noise levels compared to competitors
- Strong dry road stability and handling
Cons
- Inconsistent snow and ice traction reported by some users
- Potential for grip degradation as the tire ages
- Reports of increased fuel consumption
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | 14 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 16″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 10 - 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
66
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 — better snow and dry. Pick the Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance if wet, treadwear and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 73 vs 59 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 72 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance scores 72 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance scores 67 vs 62 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.