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 UltraGrip plus SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip plus SUV is ahead, 77–68
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Tests – · none yet Owners 81 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 9 in 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 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
UltraGrip plus SUV +476Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 84 – Reviews found online 54 81 -
67
Wet
UltraGrip plus SUV +1582Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 65 – Reviews found online 69 86 -
73
Snow
Level73Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 78 76 -
64
Comfort
UltraGrip plus SUV +1276Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 68 – Reviews found online 59 82 -
64
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 55 – -
62
Treadwear
UltraGrip plus SUV +1173Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online 60 78 -
63
Handling
UltraGrip plus SUV +1982Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online 63 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 77 |
| Dry | 72 | 76 |
| Wet | 67 | 82 |
| Snow | 73 | 73 |
| Comfort | 64 | 76 |
| Noise | 64 | – |
| Treadwear | 62 | 73 |
| Handling | 63 | 82 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
77
/ 100
UltraGrip plus SUV
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 | UltraGrip plus SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | 25% #4/9 · 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | +75.0 | 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 UltraGrip plus SUV
Pros
- Excellent grip and handling on ice and wet surfaces
- High tread longevity and durability
- Precise cornering and stability in winter conditions
Cons
- Increased road noise and vibration at highway speeds
- Noticeable reduction in fuel economy compared to summer tires
- Potential for vehicle-specific compatibility issues regarding cabin comfort
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 45 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 82 vs 63 on handling.
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Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 82 vs 67 on wet.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 76 vs 64 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 73 vs 62 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV
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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.