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Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 5 + 11 road tests and 6 + 18 owner reviews. How we score

UltraGrip Performance+ leads, 79–76 Narrow edge

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Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
Tire AGoodyear

UltraGrip 9+

Winter

± 6

Tests 75 · 5 tests Owners 79 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test (ice braking)

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire BGoodyear

UltraGrip Performance+

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 11 tests Owners 81 · 18 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 68

    Dry

    UltraGrip Performance+ +5
    73
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+UltraGrip Performance+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 8 tests6071
    Reviews found online7976

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 60.1 + 40% × 79.3 = 68

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 76.1 = 73

  2. 85

    Wet

    UltraGrip Performance+ +1
    86
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+UltraGrip Performance+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 11 tests8787
    Reviews found online8385

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 86.6 + 40% × 83.4 = 85

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 85.1 = 86

  3. 80

    Snow

    UltraGrip Performance+ +4
    84
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+UltraGrip Performance+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 11 tests8587
    Reviews found online7480

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 84.7 + 40% × 74.1 = 80

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.7 + 40% × 79.8 = 84

  4. 76

    Comfort

    UltraGrip Performance+ +2
    78
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+UltraGrip Performance+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests7772
    Reviews found online7581

    UltraGrip 9+: 40% × 76.8 + 60% × 74.7 = 76

    UltraGrip Performance+: 40% × 72.3 + 60% × 81.1 = 78

  5. 69

    Noise

    UltraGrip 9+ +9
    60
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+UltraGrip Performance+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 8 tests7155
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 70.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 55.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60

    No owner ratings of noise for UltraGrip 9+ or UltraGrip Performance+. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 75

    Treadwear

    UltraGrip Performance+ +2
    77
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+UltraGrip Performance+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests7174
    Reviews found online8181

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 81.4 = 75

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 80.8 = 77

  7. 74

    Handling (owners)

    UltraGrip Performance+ +9
    83
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+UltraGrip Performance+
    Reviews found online7483
  8. 78

    Efficiency

    UltraGrip 9+ +2
    76
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+UltraGrip Performance+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 8 tests7876
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip 9+Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Relative Score 76 79
Dry 68 73
Wet 85 86
Snow 80 84
Comfort 76 78
Noise 69 60
Treadwear 75 77
Handling (owners) 74 83
Efficiency 78 76

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UltraGrip 9+

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UltraGrip Performance+

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.

DisciplineCategoryUltraGrip 9+UltraGrip Performance+ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 92% #13/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #9/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 98% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 80% #5/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 97% #4/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 94% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 98% #2/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 91% #8/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 95% #4/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #3/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 99% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 50% #7/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 100% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 100% #1/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 100% #2/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 97% #4/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 90% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #7/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 97% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 100% #2/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #5/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 97% #10/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Abrasion Treadwear 69% #11/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 84% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 78% #6/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 85% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 98% #3/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 98% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 96% #2/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 81% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 77% #4/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 72% #12/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #7/20 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test #8/20 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 79% #10/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 56% #12/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #3/16 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test #6/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A UltraGrip 9+

Pros

  • Excellent wet and cold weather grip
  • High levels of ride comfort and low noise
  • Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Performance on deep snow and ice may lag slightly behind specialized winter-focused brands like Nokian
  • Limited feedback on long-term tread wear due to low mileage in current reviews
  • Increased noise levels specifically on concrete road surfaces
All owner themes in the UltraGrip 9+ review

Tire B UltraGrip Performance+

Pros

  • Exceptional wet grip and low risk of aquaplaning
  • Outstanding traction and lateral grip on snow
  • Comfortable ride quality with manageable noise levels

Cons

  • Mixed feedback regarding noise, with some users reporting a noticeable roar or sizzling sound on fast curves
  • Average performance on pure ice compared to specialized ice tires
  • Faster rear-axle tread wear reported on high-powered rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicles
All owner themes in the UltraGrip Performance+ review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available1988
Rim diameters14″ – 16″15″ – 22″
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

Narrow edge: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better handling, dry and snow. Pick the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 69 vs 60 on noise.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 83 vs 74 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 73 vs 68 on dry.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 84 vs 80 on snow.

Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
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UltraGrip 9+ or UltraGrip Performance+?

Which is better in the wet, UltraGrip 9+ or UltraGrip Performance+?

Neither, by our numbers: 85 vs 86 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, UltraGrip 9+ or UltraGrip Performance+?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 73 vs 68 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, UltraGrip 9+ or UltraGrip Performance+?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 84 vs 80 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, UltraGrip 9+ or UltraGrip Performance+?

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+, 69 vs 60 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, UltraGrip 9+ or UltraGrip Performance+?

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 78 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, UltraGrip 9+ or UltraGrip Performance+?

Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 77 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, UltraGrip 9+ or UltraGrip Performance+?

Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 76 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.

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.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology