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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Pirelli P Zero Winter — 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 + 1 road tests and 20 + 10 owner reviews. How we score

UltraGrip Performance+ is ahead, 79–71

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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)

Pirelli P Zero Winter
Tire BPirelli

P Zero Winter

Winter

± 8Provisional

Tests 69 · 1 test Owners 74 · 10 reviews

Best test result: #4 of 12 in 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)

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+ +4
    68
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+P Zero Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 1 tests7168
    Reviews found online7468

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

    P Zero Winter: 60% × 68.1 + 40% × 68.1 = 68

  2. 86

    Wet

    UltraGrip Performance+ +10
    76
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+P Zero Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 1 tests8775
    Reviews found online8477

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 83.7 = 86

    P Zero Winter: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 76.8 = 76

  3. 84

    Snow

    UltraGrip Performance+ +15
    69
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+P Zero Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 1 tests8765
    Reviews found online7975

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 79 = 84

    P Zero Winter: 60% × 64.5 + 40% × 75.2 = 69

  4. 77

    Comfort

    UltraGrip Performance+ +5
    72
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+P Zero Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests72≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online8174

    UltraGrip Performance+: 40% × 72.1 + 60% × 80.6 = 77

    P Zero Winter: 40% × 69.6 (est.) + 60% × 73.5 = 72

    No road tests of comfort for P Zero Winter. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 60

    Noise

    P Zero Winter +8
    68
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+P Zero Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 1 tests5570
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 60

    P Zero Winter: 60% × 69.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 68

    No owner ratings of noise for UltraGrip Performance+ or P Zero Winter. 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+ +4
    73
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+P Zero Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests74≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online8277

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

    P Zero Winter: 60% × 70.3 (est.) + 40% × 77 = 73

    No road tests of treadwear for P Zero Winter. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 81

    Handling (owners)

    UltraGrip Performance+ +11
    70
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+P Zero Winter
    Reviews found online8170
  8. 77

    Efficiency

    UltraGrip Performance+ +11
    66
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+P Zero Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 1 tests7766
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance+Pirelli P Zero Winter
Relative Score 79 71
Dry 72 68
Wet 86 76
Snow 84 69
Comfort 77 72
Noise 60 68
Treadwear 77 73
Handling (owners) 81 70
Efficiency 77 66

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UltraGrip Performance+

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P Zero Winter

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+P Zero WinterΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 95% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 98% #10/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 91% #8/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 88% #10/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 91% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 98% #4/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 88% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 97% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 91% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 97% #10/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 99% #6/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 81% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 90% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #6/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 #9/12 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter 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 P Zero Winter

Pros

  • Superior noise control and high levels of ride comfort
  • Excellent snow and ice traction for appropriate sports car and sedan applications
  • Good lateral dry grip and cornering confidence

Cons

  • Unpredictable handling and poor wet performance reported by some sports car drivers
  • Struggles to fully harness extremely high torque outputs in deep snow
  • Performance falls short of top-tier competitors like Michelin for certain drivers
All owner themes in the P Zero Winter review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ B · Pirelli P Zero Winter
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available8856
Rim diameters15″ – 22″18″ – 23″
Tread depth—10/32″
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—50 psi
Sizes in common2424

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

Pirelli P Zero Winter

Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better snow, handling and efficiency. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Winter if noise matters most to you. Pirelli P Zero Winter rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 10 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 84 vs 69 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 81 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 77 vs 66 on efficiency.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 86 vs 76 on wet.

Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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UltraGrip Performance+ or P Zero Winter?

Which is better in the wet, UltraGrip Performance+ or P Zero Winter?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 86 vs 76 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, UltraGrip Performance+ or P Zero Winter?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 72 vs 68 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, UltraGrip Performance+ or P Zero Winter?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 84 vs 69 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, UltraGrip Performance+ or P Zero Winter?

Pirelli P Zero Winter, 68 vs 60 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, UltraGrip Performance+ or P Zero Winter?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 72 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, UltraGrip Performance+ or P Zero Winter?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 73 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, UltraGrip Performance+ or P Zero Winter?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 66 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