Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 79 · 3 reviews analysed Road tests 72 · 5 tests
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The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 is generally regarded as a highly capable winter tire that excels in snow and mud traction, providing confidence for SUV owners in challenging conditions. While users praise its grip on wet and snowy surfaces, some report concerns regarding high-speed aquaplaning resistance and soft handling characteristics in milder temperatures.
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
79/100From 3 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 SUV Gen-1 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews found online.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 is generally regarded as a highly capable winter tire that excels in snow and mud traction, providing confidence for SUV owners in challenging conditions. While users praise its grip on wet and snowy surfaces, some report concerns regarding high-speed aquaplaning resistance and soft handling characteristics in milder temperatures.
Pros
- Strong traction and grip in deep snow and mud conditions
- Reliable performance on wet roads
- Predictable handling on icy surfaces
- Durable performance over multiple winter seasons
Cons
- Susceptibility to aquaplaning at highway speeds
- Noticeable road noise on dry pavement
- Soft sidewall feel when ambient temperatures exceed 7°C
- Requires momentum for steep, extreme incline climbs
Worth knowing
- Users operating on 225/65R17 sizes reported significant aquaplaning issues on wet roads at speeds approaching 60 mph.
- The tire is frequently cited as a strong complement to SUV 4x4 systems, effectively compensating for moderate drivetrain limitations in off-road winter conditions.
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5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 AZ SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
6th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 7th of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 tire Test · 235/60 R18
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R17
2nd of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2016 AMS Winter SUV tire Test · 215/60 R17
3rd of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter tire Test · 255/55 R18
1st of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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