Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 9 reviews
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance vs Kumho Solus KH16 — 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 0 + 0 road tests and 9 + 34 owner reviews. How we score
UltraGrip Performance is ahead, 76–59
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Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 34 reviews
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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75
Dry
UltraGrip Performance +1659Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Solus KH16 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 79 54 UltraGrip Performance: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 79 = 75
Solus KH16: 60% × 62.1 (est.) + 40% × 53.7 = 59
No road tests of dry for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Solus KH16. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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80
Wet
UltraGrip Performance +1763Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Solus KH16 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 77 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 83 60 UltraGrip Performance: 60% × 77.5 (est.) + 40% × 83.1 = 80
Solus KH16: 60% × 64.9 (est.) + 40% × 60 = 63
No road tests of wet for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Solus KH16. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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76
Snow
UltraGrip Performance +2155Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Solus KH16 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 79 45 UltraGrip Performance: 60% × 73.3 (est.) + 40% × 79.2 = 76
Solus KH16: 60% × 62.2 (est.) + 40% × 44.5 = 55
No road tests of snow for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for Solus KH16. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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73
Comfort
UltraGrip Performance +1162Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Solus KH16 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 75 59 UltraGrip Performance: 40% × 69.9 (est.) + 60% × 74.7 = 73
Solus KH16: 40% × 66.8 (est.) + 60% × 59.3 = 62
No road tests of comfort for UltraGrip Performance or Solus KH16. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison65Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Solus KH16 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 63 Solus KH16: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 63 = 65
No road tests of noise for Solus KH16. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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70
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance +1258Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Solus KH16 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 73 54 UltraGrip Performance: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.9 = 70
Solus KH16: 60% × 61.8 (est.) + 40% × 53.5 = 58
No road tests of treadwear for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Solus KH16. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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81
Handling (owners)
UltraGrip Performance +2358Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Solus KH16 Reviews found online 81 58
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance | Kumho Solus KH16 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 59 |
| Dry | 75 | 59 |
| Wet | 80 | 63 |
| Snow | 76 | 55 |
| Comfort | 73 | 62 |
| Noise | – | 65 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 58 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 58 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
76
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance
59
/ 100
Solus KH16
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A UltraGrip Performance
Pros
- Exceptional snow and ice traction
- Strong performance in wet and dry conditions
- High tread longevity and durability
Cons
- Increased road noise in warmer conditions
- Slightly higher fuel consumption
- Limited performance on pure ice surfaces
Tire B Solus KH16
Pros
- Low noise levels providing a quiet and comfortable ride
- Good handling and reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Affordable pricing and good overall value compared to original equipment or premium alternatives
Cons
- Some users reported soft sidewalls causing a vague handling sensation
- Occasional reports of rapid tread wear or shorter lifespan under specific conditions
- A few concerns regarding wet weather performance from isolated reviewers
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance | B · Kumho Solus KH16 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All-Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 9.5/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 440 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance
59
/ 100
Kumho Solus KH16
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance — better handling, snow and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 9 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 81 vs 58 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 76 vs 55 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 80 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 75 vs 59 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance
Tire B · Kumho Solus KH16
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UltraGrip Performance or Solus KH16?
Which is better in the wet, UltraGrip Performance or Solus KH16?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance, 80 vs 63 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, UltraGrip Performance or Solus KH16?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance, 75 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, UltraGrip Performance or Solus KH16?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance, 76 vs 55 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, UltraGrip Performance or Solus KH16?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance, 73 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, UltraGrip Performance or Solus KH16?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance, 70 vs 58 on our treadwear 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