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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 — 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 18 + 5 owner reviews. How we score

UltraGrip Performance+ is ahead, 79–69

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire AGoodyear

UltraGrip Performance+

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 11 tests Owners 81 · 18 reviews

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

Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
Tire BHankook

Winter i*pike RS2

Winter

± 6

Tests 66 · 5 tests Owners 73 · 5 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2019 Studded Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Category by category

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

  1. 73

    Dry

    UltraGrip Performance+ +17
    56
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*pike RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 5 tests7149
    Reviews found online7667

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 76.1 = 73

    Winter i*pike RS2: 60% × 49.4 + 40% × 66.5 = 56

  2. 86

    Wet

    UltraGrip Performance+ +13
    73
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*pike RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests8771
    Reviews found online8576

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 85.1 = 86

    Winter i*pike RS2: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 75.9 = 73

  3. 84

    Snow

    UltraGrip Performance+ +8
    76
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*pike RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests8776
    Reviews found online8077

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.7 + 40% × 79.8 = 84

    Winter i*pike RS2: 60% × 76 + 40% × 76.9 = 76

  4. 78

    Comfort

    UltraGrip Performance+ +5
    73
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*pike RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests7281
    Reviews found online8168

    UltraGrip Performance+: 40% × 72.3 + 60% × 81.1 = 78

    Winter i*pike RS2: 40% × 80.7 + 60% × 68.2 = 73

  5. 60

    Noise

    UltraGrip Performance+ +1
    59
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*pike RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 4 tests5555
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 55.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60

    Winter i*pike RS2: 60% × 54.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 59

    No owner ratings of noise for UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*pike RS2. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 77

    Treadwear

    UltraGrip Performance+ +6
    71
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*pike RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests74≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online8175

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 80.8 = 77

    Winter i*pike RS2: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 74.7 = 71

    No road tests of treadwear for Winter i*pike RS2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    UltraGrip Performance+ +10
    73
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*pike RS2
    Reviews found online8373
  8. 76

    Efficiency

    UltraGrip Performance+ +3
    73
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*pike RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests7673
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance+Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
Relative Score 79 69
Dry 73 56
Wet 86 73
Snow 84 76
Comfort 78 73
Noise 60 59
Treadwear 77 71
Handling (owners) 83 73
Efficiency 76 73

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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UltraGrip Performance+

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Winter i*pike RS2

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+Winter i*pike RS2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 88% #16/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test 40% #6/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 91% #8/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 96% #3/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 82% #11/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 91% #5/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 98% #6/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 98% #8/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test 80% #2/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 97% #10/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 99% #3/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test – Different tests
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 98% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 81% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 98% #2/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 72% #12/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 67% #5/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #6/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 #6/8 2023 Studded Tyre Test – 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
All owner themes in the UltraGrip Performance+ review

Tire B Winter i*pike RS2

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and braking on snow and ice
  • Strong side grip and predictable cornering limits
  • High durability with secure stud retention over multiple years

Cons

  • Poor steering feedback on dry tarmac
  • Noticeable understeer in dry road conditions
All owner themes in the Winter i*pike RS2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ B · Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available88—
Rim diameters15″ – 22″—

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

Hankook Winter i*pike RS2

Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better dry, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 73 vs 56 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 86 vs 73 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 83 vs 73 on handling.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 84 vs 76 on snow.

Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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Tire B · Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
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UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*pike RS2?

Which is better in the wet, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*pike RS2?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 86 vs 73 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*pike RS2?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 73 vs 56 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*pike RS2?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 84 vs 76 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*pike RS2?

Neither, by our numbers: 60 vs 59 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*pike RS2?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 78 vs 73 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*pike RS2?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 71 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*pike RS2?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 76 vs 73 on our efficiency score.

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