Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 review
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The Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 receives polarized feedback from users, dividing drivers between those who praise its exceptional cold-weather composure and those severely disappointed by its winter traction. While many highlight its quietness, comfort, and strong performance in light snow and wet conditions, a notable faction reports dangerous levels of slipping and sliding on ice and packed snow.
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
42/100From 13 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 8/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 205/55 R16 | Amazon |
| 205/60 R16 | Amazon |
| 215/55 R16 | Amazon |
| 205/50 R17 | Amazon |
| 225/55 R17 | Amazon |
| 245/55 R17 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 13 owner reviews found online.
The Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 receives polarized feedback from users, dividing drivers between those who praise its exceptional cold-weather composure and those severely disappointed by its winter traction. While many highlight its quietness, comfort, and strong performance in light snow and wet conditions, a notable faction reports dangerous levels of slipping and sliding on ice and packed snow.
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality on dry and wet tarmac
- Agile handling and reliable grip in wet conditions and light-to-medium snow
- Good directional tread design for effective water and slush evacuation
- Steady and stable driving dynamics when temperatures drop
Cons
- Severely lacking traction and grip on packed snow and ice according to dissatisfied users
- Triggers frequent ABS activation and wheel spin during acceleration and braking in wintry precipitation
- Vague handling feel on tarmac for certain drivers
- Not optimized for warmer temperatures, where compound can feel less sticky
Worth knowing
- Users running front-wheel-drive sedans, such as the Volvo S80, noted predictable treadwear patterns that evened out after a seasonal rotation.
- Fitments on vehicles like the Ford Mondeo paired well with slightly wider and taller dimensions, delivering immaculate grip in cold wet and dry conditions.
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8 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2011 Sport Auto Performance Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 5
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Sport Auto
2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
2nd of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2011 EVO Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: evo
2011 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2011 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2010 European Winter tire Test · 225/45 r17
8th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2010 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R 18
4th of 5
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2009 Sport Auto Performance Winter tire Test · 225/45 r17
4th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Sport Auto
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