Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 77 · 31 reviews analysed Road tests 72 · 17 tests
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The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1 is widely regarded as a high-performing winter tire, particularly excelling in cold, wet, and slushy conditions. While most users praise its confidence-inspiring grip and longevity, some report mixed experiences regarding road noise and dry-weather handling precision.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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
77/100From 31 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
72/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9 - 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 31 owner reviews found online.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1 is widely regarded as a high-performing winter tire, particularly excelling in cold, wet, and slushy conditions. While most users praise its confidence-inspiring grip and longevity, some report mixed experiences regarding road noise and dry-weather handling precision.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather and slush performance
- Strong traction and braking capabilities in snow
- High durability and long tread life
- Comfortable ride quality compared to summer or run-flat tires
Cons
- Increased road noise reported by some users at higher speeds
- Vague steering feedback and sidewall flex during spirited dry-road driving
- Occasional loss of grip in dry conditions or when temperatures exceed 7°C
- Tendency to oversteer on certain rear-wheel-drive platforms
Worth knowing
- Users on BMW and other rear-wheel-drive platforms noted a tendency for the rear to slide or oversteer in corners.
- Drivers transitioning from run-flat tires to these winter tires frequently reported a significant improvement in ride comfort.
- Owners of smaller, balanced vehicles like the Mazda MX-5 noted that the tire maintains good handling characteristics despite the softer winter compound.
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17 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/55R17
1st of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2019 Teknikens Värld Large Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
8th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Teknikens Värld
2018 Autobild UHP Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 | |
| Price | 6th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2017 Sport Auto Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
2nd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 10 |
Source: Sport Auto
2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/55 R17
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 50 Winter tire Shoot Out · 225/50 R17
3rd of 45
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
4th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 20 | |
| Noise | 8th of 20 | |
| Value | 19th of 20 | |
| Wear | 18th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 18th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/65 R16 · 215/65 R16
3rd of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2017 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2016 Sport Auto Winter tire Test · 235/40 R18
2nd of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Sport Auto
2016 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2016 AutoBild Winter UHP tire Test · 245/40 R18
1st of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2016 ADAC Winter tire Test - 225/45 R17 · 225/45 R17
4th of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2015 AMS UHP Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
1st of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2015 ACE 17 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
2nd of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2015 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
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