Tests – · none yet Owners 65 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 6 in 2012 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance vs Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Observe GSi-6 HP is ahead, 71–66
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Tests 69 · 2 tests Owners 75 · 14 reviews
Best test result: #12 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European 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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67
Dry
Observe GSi-6 HP +875Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Observe GSi-6 HP Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 66 79 -
72
Wet
Observe GSi-6 HP +375Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Observe GSi-6 HP Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 73 81 -
59
Snow
Observe GSi-6 HP +766Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Observe GSi-6 HP Professional tests (TWG score) – 60 Reviews found online 51 75 -
68
Comfort
Observe GSi-6 HP +977Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Observe GSi-6 HP Professional tests (TWG score) – 77 Reviews found online 68 77 -
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Noise
No comparison70Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Observe GSi-6 HP Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 -
67
Treadwear
Ultra Grip 8 Performance +265Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Observe GSi-6 HP Reviews found online 69 65 -
65
Handling
Observe GSi-6 HP +1277Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance Observe GSi-6 HP Reviews found online 65 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance | Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 71 |
| Dry | 67 | 75 |
| Wet | 72 | 75 |
| Snow | 59 | 66 |
| Comfort | 68 | 77 |
| Noise | – | 70 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 65 |
| Handling | 65 | 77 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Ultra Grip 8 Performance
71
/ 100
Observe GSi-6 HP
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 | Ultra Grip 8 Performance | Observe GSi-6 HP | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/6 · 2012 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tyre Test | 8% #12/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | +91.7 | 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 Observe GSi-6 HP
Pros
- Exceptional traction and stability in snow and slush
- Impressive wet-weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- Remarkably quiet ride quality for a winter tire
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear
- Occasional reports of structural failure or tread separation
- Slightly vague steering feel at lower speeds
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance | B · Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 14 | 39 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 18″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | 11 - 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | Raised Black Lettering | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance
71
/ 100
Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP
Winner: Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP scores 77 vs 65 on handling.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP scores 77 vs 68 on comfort.
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You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP scores 75 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP scores 66 vs 59 on snow.
Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance
Tire B · Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP
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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.