Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
Head-to-head
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 11 road tests and 21 + 18 owner reviews. How we score
UltraGrip Performance+ is ahead, 79–68
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Tests 78 · 11 tests Owners 81 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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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73
Dry
Level73Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 8 tests 85 71 Reviews found online 55 76 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 85 + 40% × 55.1 = 73
UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 76.1 = 73
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67
Wet
UltraGrip Performance+ +1986Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 11 tests 65 87 Reviews found online 69 85 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 69 = 67
UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 85.1 = 86
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73
Snow
UltraGrip Performance+ +1184Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 11 tests 69 87 Reviews found online 79 80 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 69.1 + 40% × 79.2 = 73
UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.7 + 40% × 79.8 = 84
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61
Comfort
UltraGrip Performance+ +1778Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 68 72 Reviews found online 56 81 Blizzak WS90: 40% × 68.5 + 60% × 56 = 61
UltraGrip Performance+: 40% × 72.3 + 60% × 81.1 = 78
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63
Noise
Blizzak WS90 +360Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 8 tests 70 55 Reviews found online 52 ≈ 67 (est.) Blizzak WS90: 60% × 70.5 + 40% × 51.7 = 63
UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 55.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60
No owner ratings of noise for UltraGrip Performance+. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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61
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +1677Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 63 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 58 81 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 57.8 = 61
UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 80.8 = 77
No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak WS90. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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62
Handling (owners)
UltraGrip Performance+ +2183Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Reviews found online 62 83 -
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Efficiency
No comparison76Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 8 tests – 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 79 |
| Dry | 73 | 73 |
| Wet | 67 | 86 |
| Snow | 73 | 84 |
| Comfort | 61 | 78 |
| Noise | 63 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 77 |
| Handling (owners) | 62 | 83 |
| Efficiency | – | 76 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
79
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak WS90 | UltraGrip Performance+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 79% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 100% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 70% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 85% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 55% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 94% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | #6/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 | – | 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 UltraGrip Performance+
Pros
- Exceptional wet grip and low risk of aquaplaning
- Outstanding traction and lateral grip on snow
- Comfortable ride quality with manageable noise levels
Cons
- Mixed feedback regarding noise, with some users reporting a noticeable roar or sizzling sound on fast curves
- Average performance on pure ice compared to specialized ice tires
- Faster rear-axle tread wear reported on high-powered rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicles
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | 88 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 26 | 26 |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
79
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better handling, wet and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 83 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 86 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 78 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 77 vs 61 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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Blizzak WS90 or UltraGrip Performance+?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak WS90 or UltraGrip Performance+?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 86 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak WS90 or UltraGrip Performance+?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 73 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak WS90 or UltraGrip Performance+?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 84 vs 73 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Blizzak WS90 or UltraGrip Performance+?
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, 63 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak WS90 or UltraGrip Performance+?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 78 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak WS90 or UltraGrip Performance+?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 61 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology