Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 59 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Updated
Goodyear UltraGrip 8 vs Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip 8 is ahead, 75–70
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Tests – · none yet Owners 71 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 13 in 2010 Auto Zeitung 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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74
Dry
UltraGrip 8 +569Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Reviews found online 78 69 -
80
Wet
UltraGrip 8 +872Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Reviews found online 84 72 -
73
Snow
UltraGrip 8 +172Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Reviews found online 75 73 -
74
Comfort
UltraGrip 8 +767Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Reviews found online 78 65 -
71
Treadwear
UltraGrip 8 +368Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Reviews found online 74 70 -
79
Handling
UltraGrip 8 +673Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Reviews found online 79 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip 8 | Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 70 |
| Dry | 74 | 69 |
| Wet | 80 | 72 |
| Snow | 73 | 72 |
| Comfort | 74 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 68 |
| Handling | 79 | 73 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
UltraGrip 8
70
/ 100
SNOWCONTROL Serie II
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 | UltraGrip 8 | SNOWCONTROL Serie II | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/14 · 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 20% #5/13 · 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +80.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A UltraGrip 8
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in wet, slushy, and snowy conditions
- High level of ride comfort and refinement
- Low road noise compared to many winter tire competitors
Cons
- Reports of excessive road noise for some specific vehicle applications
- Tread wear can be faster than average under heavy usage or high-speed driving
- Occasional reports of 'snappy' handling characteristics when pushed to the absolute limit
Tire B SNOWCONTROL Serie II
Pros
- Fantastic grip and control in deep snow, ice, and wet conditions
- Exceptional longevity and slow, even tread wear over multiple seasons
- Short and predictable braking distances on slippery surfaces
Cons
- Noticeable road noise during regular driving
- Some users feel they are relatively expensive for what they offer
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip 8 | B · Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 14 | — |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 16″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip 8
70
/ 100
Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8 — better wet, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip 8 scores 80 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip 8 scores 74 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 8 scores 79 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear UltraGrip 8 scores 74 vs 69 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip 8
Tire B · Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II
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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.