Tests 77 · 11 tests Owners 77 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Cooper WeatherMaster WSC — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip Performance+ is ahead, 78–72
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Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 74 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
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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71
Dry
UltraGrip Performance+ +170Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WeatherMaster WSC Professional tests (TWG score) 71 69 Reviews found online 72 72 Dry Braking (% of best) 99% 97% -
84
Wet
UltraGrip Performance+ +777Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WeatherMaster WSC Professional tests (TWG score) 86 77 Reviews found online 81 78 Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 96% -
82
Snow
UltraGrip Performance+ +1171Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WeatherMaster WSC Professional tests (TWG score) 86 67 Reviews found online 77 77 Snow Braking (% of best) 96% 98% -
74
Comfort
UltraGrip Performance+ +569Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WeatherMaster WSC Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 78 69 -
61
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WeatherMaster WSC Professional tests (TWG score) 57 – -
74
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +470Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WeatherMaster WSC Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 75 73 -
79
Handling
UltraGrip Performance+ +772Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ WeatherMaster WSC Reviews found online 79 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | Cooper WeatherMaster WSC |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 72 |
| Dry | 71 | 70 |
| Wet | 84 | 77 |
| Snow | 82 | 71 |
| Comfort | 74 | 69 |
| Noise | 61 | – |
| Treadwear | 74 | 70 |
| Handling | 79 | 72 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
72
/ 100
WeatherMaster WSC
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 Performance+ | WeatherMaster WSC | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #6/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 97% #6/10 · 2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tyre Test | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 69% #9/10 · 2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tyre Test | +28.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 0% #11/9 · 2018 Autofil Studdable Winter Tire Test R16 | +33.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #6/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/10 · 2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tyre Test | −2.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | 96% #2/10 · 2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tyre Test | +3.7 | 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 WeatherMaster WSC
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip in deep snow, packed snow, and slush
- Strong performance on ice, especially when studded
- Great value and reasonable price point compared to competing brands
Cons
- Increased road noise, particularly as temperatures rise
- Stiffer ride quality that can transmit more road bumps into the cabin
- Reduced performance, increased squirm, and accelerated wear when driven in warm summer or dry conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | B · Cooper WeatherMaster WSC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 88 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
72
/ 100
Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better snow, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 82 vs 71 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 84 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 79 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 74 vs 69 on comfort.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire B · Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
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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.