Tests 74 · 5 tests Owners 77 · 6 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 14 in 2020 Autoklub CR Winter / All-Season Tire Test R16 (overall ranking)
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Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip 9+ is ahead, 75–70
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Tests – · none yet Owners 71 · 63 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 12 in 2010 European Winter Tyre Test Part 2 (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
Vector 4Seasons +370Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9+ Vector 4Seasons Professional tests (TWG score) 60 – Reviews found online 78 71 -
84
Wet
UltraGrip 9+ +1074Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9+ Vector 4Seasons Professional tests (TWG score) 85 – Reviews found online 81 75 -
79
Snow
UltraGrip 9+ +1465Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9+ Vector 4Seasons Professional tests (TWG score) 84 – Reviews found online 72 63 -
76
Comfort
UltraGrip 9+ +670Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9+ Vector 4Seasons Professional tests (TWG score) 77 – Reviews found online 76 72 -
64
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9+ Vector 4Seasons Professional tests (TWG score) 63 – -
74
Treadwear
UltraGrip 9+ +569Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9+ Vector 4Seasons Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 79 71 -
74
Handling
UltraGrip 9+ +173Why this score
Source UltraGrip 9+ Vector 4Seasons Reviews found online 74 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 70 |
| Dry | 67 | 70 |
| Wet | 84 | 74 |
| Snow | 79 | 65 |
| Comfort | 76 | 70 |
| Noise | 64 | – |
| Treadwear | 74 | 69 |
| Handling | 74 | 73 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
UltraGrip 9+
70
/ 100
Vector 4Seasons
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 | UltraGrip 9+ | Vector 4Seasons | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 92% #2/14 · 2020 Autoklub CR Winter / All-Season Tire Test R16 | 14% #7/12 · 2010 European Winter Tyre Test Part 2 | +78.0 | 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
Tire B Vector 4Seasons
Pros
- Exceptional traction and confidence in snow and icy conditions.
- Strong performance in heavy rain and wet road environments.
- High durability and tread life for many users.
Cons
- Increased road noise, often described as a 'humming' or 'bearing-like' sound.
- Softened handling and reduced precision during high-temperature summer months.
- Reports of premature wear or tread chunking in specific high-performance or heavy-load applications.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ | B · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 19 | 17 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 16″ | 14″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 500 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
70
/ 100
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ — better snow, wet and comfort. Pick the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 79 vs 65 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 84 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 76 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 74 vs 69 on treadwear.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
Tire B · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
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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.