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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ — 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 11 + 5 road tests and 20 + 6 owner reviews. How we score

UltraGrip Performance+ leads, 78–76 Narrow edge

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire AGoodyear

UltraGrip Performance+

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 11 tests Owners 80 · 20 reviews

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

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
Tire BGoodyear

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)

Category by category

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

  1. 72

    Dry

    UltraGrip Performance+ +5
    67
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+UltraGrip 9+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 4 tests7160
    Reviews found online7479

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 73.8 = 72

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 59.8 + 40% × 78.9 = 67

  2. 86

    Wet

    UltraGrip Performance+ +1
    85
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+UltraGrip 9+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests8786
    Reviews found online8483

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 83.8 = 86

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 86.3 + 40% × 83.2 = 85

  3. 84

    Snow

    UltraGrip Performance+ +4
    80
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+UltraGrip 9+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests8785
    Reviews found online7974

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.9 + 40% × 79.1 = 84

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 73.8 = 80

  4. 77

    Comfort

    UltraGrip Performance+ +2
    75
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+UltraGrip 9+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests7276
    Reviews found online8174

    UltraGrip Performance+: 40% × 72 + 60% × 80.5 = 77

    UltraGrip 9+: 40% × 75.5 + 60% × 74.1 = 75

  5. 59

    Noise

    UltraGrip 9+ +10
    69
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+UltraGrip 9+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 3 tests5571
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 54.8 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 59

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 70.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 69

    No owner ratings of noise for UltraGrip Performance+ or UltraGrip 9+. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 77

    Treadwear

    UltraGrip Performance+ +1
    76
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+UltraGrip 9+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 2 tests7472
    Reviews found online8282

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 74 + 40% × 81.5 = 77

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 71.5 + 40% × 81.6 = 76

  7. 81

    Handling (owners)

    UltraGrip Performance+ +7
    74
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+UltraGrip 9+
    Reviews found online8174
  8. 77

    Efficiency

    UltraGrip 9+ +1
    78
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+UltraGrip 9+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 4 tests7778
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance+Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
Relative Score 78 76
Dry 72 67
Wet 86 85
Snow 84 80
Comfort 77 75
Noise 59 69
Treadwear 77 76
Handling (owners) 81 74
Efficiency 77 78

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

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A UltraGrip Performance+

Pros

  • Strong wet grip and resistance to aquaplaning, with several owners reporting confident cornering and no sliding in the rain
  • Excellent snow traction, including deep snow, steep slopes, and cold temperatures down to about -30°C, with one owner describing the best lateral grip on snow they have experienced
  • Sporty, stable handling for a winter tire, with good dry-road behavior and the ability to withstand spirited driving

Cons

  • Noise is a concern for some owners, who describe a roar or sizzling on fast curves and a noisy ride in a BMW 3 Series
  • Ice grip is mixed: one reviewer called it unsuitable for ice and another noted some slipping, though others found it adequate or very capable on icy slopes
  • Less grip and sharpness than summer tires in dry and wet conditions, with one reviewer reporting unpredictable cornering and heavy understeer
All owner themes in the UltraGrip Performance+ review

Tire B UltraGrip 9+

Pros

  • Strong cold-weather and wet grip, with one owner describing wet grip at 0–10°C as feeling as sure-footed as in the dry
  • Capable snow and ice performance in the conditions reported, including hill climbs past stranded vehicles and handling of icy rural roads
  • Comfortable and quiet on the road, with some noise noted only on concrete surfaces; one reviewer found it quieter than a Nokian WRD4

Cons

  • Long-term durability is largely unproven, as reviewers had covered only about 1,000 to 8,000 km and several said it was too early to judge wear
  • Snow and ice performance was not tested extensively, since mild winters or limited exposure meant some owners could not comment on severe conditions
  • Snow traction was reported as not matching a Nokian WRD4 in one second-hand comparison
All owner themes in the UltraGrip 9+ review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ B · Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available8819
Rim diameters15″ – 22″14″ – 16″
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+

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

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 69 vs 59 on noise.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 81 vs 74 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 72 vs 67 on dry.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 84 vs 80 on snow.

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

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

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

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

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 72 vs 67 on our dry score.

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

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

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

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+, 69 vs 59 on our noise score.

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

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

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

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 76 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

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

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 78 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