Winter tire Updated September 2026

Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance review

Name: Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance
Brand: Goodyear

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 65 · 13 reviews analysed

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The Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance is widely regarded as a high-performing winter tire, particularly excelling in wet conditions, slush, and resistance to aquaplaning. While many users praise its stability and low noise levels, there is a notable polarization regarding its snow and ice performance, with some drivers finding it exceptional while others report a significant loss of traction over time.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

65/100

From 13 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 72%

Dry

Overall dry

66.3

Corner stability

64.8

Dry traction

67.6

Steering response

64.2

Wet

Overall wet

Wet traction

70.1

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

51.3

Comfort

Overall comfort

67.8

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

68.7

Handling

Overall handling

65.4

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Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth	10 - 11/32″
Sidewall	Raised Black Lettering
Max pressure	50 - 51 psi

Size	Retailer
195/55 R16	Amazon
205/60 R16	Amazon
205/65 R16	Amazon
215/60 R16	Amazon
205/45 R17	Amazon
215/50 R17	Amazon
215/55 R17	Amazon
215/60 R17	Amazon
225/45 R17	Amazon
225/50 R17	Amazon
225/55 R17	Amazon
225/40 R18	Amazon
245/45 R18	Amazon
255/60 R18	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 13 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Exceptional wet weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
Low road noise levels compared to competitors
Strong dry road stability and handling
Good tread longevity and durability

Cons

Inconsistent snow and ice traction reported by some users
Potential for grip degradation as the tire ages
Reports of increased fuel consumption
Mixed feedback regarding ride comfort compared to premium rivals

Worth knowing

Users with RWD vehicles, such as the BMW 5 series, reported significant improvements in snow stability, describing the handling as feeling like a train.
Drivers of AWD vehicles (e.g., BMW G31 xDrive) generally report positive experiences, though some note that snow performance may not meet the expectations set by other premium winter tire brands.