Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 9 reviews
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Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT vs Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Blizzak WS80 leads, 69–65 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 70 · 45 reviews
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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63
Dry
Blizzak WS80 +265Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Ice WRT Blizzak WS80 Reviews found online 61 64 -
70
Wet
Blizzak WS80 +272Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Ice WRT Blizzak WS80 Reviews found online 70 72 -
70
Snow
Blizzak WS80 +676Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Ice WRT Blizzak WS80 Reviews found online 70 80 -
64
Comfort
Blizzak WS80 +670Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Ice WRT Blizzak WS80 Reviews found online 60 71 -
64
Noise
Blizzak WS80 +266Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Ice WRT Blizzak WS80 Reviews found online 59 65 -
59
Treadwear
Blizzak WS80 +665Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Ice WRT Blizzak WS80 Reviews found online 54 65 -
63
Handling
Blizzak WS80 +669Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Ice WRT Blizzak WS80 Reviews found online 63 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT | Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 69 |
| Dry | 63 | 65 |
| Wet | 70 | 72 |
| Snow | 70 | 76 |
| Comfort | 64 | 70 |
| Noise | 64 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 65 |
| Handling | 63 | 69 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Ultra Grip Ice WRT
69
/ 100
Blizzak WS80
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ultra Grip Ice WRT
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Blizzak WS80
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip in deep snow, slush, and ice
- High confidence and safety during severe winter weather and mountain driving
- Surprisingly low road noise on dry and wet pavement
Cons
- Reduced fuel economy / lower gas mileage
- Slightly squishy handling and reduced braking performance on dry roads
- May feel less responsive than standard all-season or newer model compounds in non-winter conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT | B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 21 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 13/32″ | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 80 psi | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT
69
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 — better snow, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 scores 76 vs 70 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 scores 70 vs 64 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 scores 65 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 scores 69 vs 63 on handling.
Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
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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.