Tests 75 · 11 tests Owners 77 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (subj. snow handling)
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WinterContact TS 870 P leads, 79–76 Narrow edge
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Tests 80 · 28 tests Owners 79 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 18 in 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central 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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73
Dry
WinterContact TS 870 P +881Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WinterContact TS 870 P Professional tests (TWG score) 72 84 Reviews found online 74 78 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 89% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 100% -
80
Wet
WinterContact TS 870 P +484Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WinterContact TS 870 P Professional tests (TWG score) 81 85 Reviews found online 79 82 Wet Braking (% of best) 84% 90% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
82
Snow
UltraGrip Performance+ +478Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WinterContact TS 870 P Professional tests (TWG score) 84 78 Reviews found online 78 77 Snow Braking (% of best) 100% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 93% Snow Traction (% of best) 97% 90% -
74
Comfort
WinterContact TS 870 P +983Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WinterContact TS 870 P Professional tests (TWG score) 72 84 Reviews found online 78 80 -
61
Noise
WinterContact TS 870 P +1374Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WinterContact TS 870 P Professional tests (TWG score) 57 78 -
74
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +272Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WinterContact TS 870 P Professional tests (TWG score) 73 71 Reviews found online 75 75 -
79
Handling
WinterContact TS 870 P +180Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WinterContact TS 870 P Reviews found online 79 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 79 |
| Dry | 73 | 81 |
| Wet | 80 | 84 |
| Snow | 82 | 78 |
| Comfort | 74 | 83 |
| Noise | 61 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 72 |
| Handling | 79 | 80 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
79
/ 100
WinterContact TS 870 P
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 Performance+ | WinterContact TS 870 P | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 94% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 83% #7/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +10.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 89% #4/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | +6.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #11/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 100% #2/10 · 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | −1.6 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% #4/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | 81% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | +12.1 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 98% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 96% #14/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 84% #27/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | +13.0 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 84% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 80% #3/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | +4.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #10/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 98% #10/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | −0.9 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 73% #10/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 73% #7/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −0.1 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 66% #11/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 47% #20/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +19.6 | Same test |
| Wear | Other | 85% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 87% #3/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | −2.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | −66.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #3/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 93% #3/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | +5.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 90% #7/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | +6.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 91% #8/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 96% #11/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −4.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 88% #8/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | +2.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | −20.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 70% #13/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | +30.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 100% #2/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #8/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0% #14/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 90% #6/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −5.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B WinterContact TS 870 P
Pros
- Exceptionally low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Outstanding wet weather and slush performance, cutting through heavy rain effortlessly
- Balanced dry and cold-weather handling with impressive cornering stability
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- Steering response and initial stiffness are slightly softer and less sporty than dedicated summer tires or some rivals
- Snow and ice traction can feel less exceptional or borderline inadequate for a small subset of users
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | B · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
79
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — better noise, comfort and dry. Pick the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 74 vs 61 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 83 vs 74 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 81 vs 73 on dry.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 82 vs 78 on snow.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire B · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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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.