Tests 77 · 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 Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip Performance+ leads, 77–74 Narrow edge
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Tests 78 · 7 tests Owners 71 · 50 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (dry 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
Winter i*cept RS2 +273Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 75 Reviews found online 72 70 Dry Braking (% of best) 99% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 99% -
84
Wet
UltraGrip Performance+ +183Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) 86 88 Reviews found online 81 76 Wet Braking (% of best) 84% 91% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 97% -
82
Snow
UltraGrip Performance+ +775Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) 86 80 Reviews found online 77 68 Snow Braking (% of best) 98% 96% Snow Handling (% of best) 99% 100% Snow Traction (% of best) 97% 97% -
74
Comfort
UltraGrip Performance+ +272Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 75 Reviews found online 78 67 -
61
Noise
Level61Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) 57 57 -
74
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +173Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 74 Reviews found online 75 71 -
79
Handling
UltraGrip Performance+ +871Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Winter i*cept RS2 Reviews found online 79 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 74 |
| Dry | 71 | 73 |
| Wet | 84 | 83 |
| Snow | 82 | 75 |
| Comfort | 74 | 72 |
| Noise | 61 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 73 |
| Handling | 79 | 71 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
74
/ 100
Winter i*cept RS2
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+ | Winter i*cept RS2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #5/10 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −1.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 88% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +4.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #10/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 72% #12/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 82% #10/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −9.5 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 77% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −22.7 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 85% #10/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 72% #14/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +12.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 10% #10/12 · 2019 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | +23.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 96% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #4/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 97% #8/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −1.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 90% #4/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 80% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 60% #7/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +40.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 50% #6/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +50.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 0% #19/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 91% #12/44 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | −6.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 97% #4/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +3.0 | 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 Winter i*cept RS2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and handling on wet and dry roads
- Impressive resistance to aquaplaning in heavy rain or standing water
- Strong value for money with a competitive price point
Cons
- Higher than average road noise, especially at highway speeds
- Firm, stiff sidewalls leading to a less comfortable or harsh ride
- Subpar performance and unpredictable grip on ice and black ice
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 88 | 37 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 13″ – 17″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
74
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better handling and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 79 vs 71 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 82 vs 75 on snow.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
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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.