Tests – · none yet Owners 65 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 48 in 2014 50 Winter Tyre Braking Overview (overall ranking)
Head-to-head
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Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Cinturato Winter leads, 67–66 Narrow edge
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Tests 65 · 5 tests Owners 69 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #27 of 49 in 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview (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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67
Dry
Ultra Grip 8 Performance +760Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Cinturato Winter Professional tests (TWG score) – 57 Reviews found online 66 65 -
72
Wet
Cinturato Winter +779Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Cinturato Winter Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 73 77 -
59
Snow
Cinturato Winter +1574Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Cinturato Winter Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 51 72 -
69
Comfort
Ultra Grip 8 Performance +366Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Cinturato Winter Professional tests (TWG score) – 64 Reviews found online 68 68 -
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Noise
No comparison72Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Cinturato Winter Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 -
67
Treadwear
Ultra Grip 8 Performance +1453Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Cinturato Winter Professional tests (TWG score) – 47 Reviews found online 69 63 -
65
Handling
Cinturato Winter +469Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Cinturato Winter Reviews found online 65 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 67 |
| Dry | 67 | 60 |
| Wet | 72 | 79 |
| Snow | 59 | 74 |
| Comfort | 69 | 66 |
| Noise | – | 72 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 53 |
| Handling | 65 | 69 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Ultra Grip 8 Performance
67
/ 100
Cinturato Winter
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 | Ultra Grip 8 Performance | Cinturato Winter | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/48 2014 50 Winter Tyre Braking Overview | #27/49 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Cinturato Winter
Pros
- Amazing snow and ice grip
- Strong and reliable wet weather performance
- Good initial noise levels and overall ride comfort
Cons
- Average to deteriorating dry grip and emergency braking performance
- Increases significantly in noise as the tire ages
- Soft sidewalls affect handling precision
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance | B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 14 | 33 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 18″ | 14″ – 17″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Raised Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance
67
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
Too close to call: Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance and Pirelli Cinturato Winter are within 2 points overall. Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance is stronger on treadwear, dry and comfort. Pirelli Cinturato Winter is stronger on snow, wet and handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Pirelli Cinturato Winter scores 74 vs 59 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance scores 67 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance scores 67 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Cinturato Winter scores 79 vs 72 on wet.
Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter
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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.