Winter tire Updated September 2026

Goodyear UltraGrip 8 review

Name: Goodyear UltraGrip 8
Brand: Goodyear

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 78 · 59 reviews analysed

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The Goodyear UltraGrip 8 is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in wet, slushy, and snowy conditions, often providing a significant safety upgrade over summer tires. While the vast majority of users praise its comfort, low noise levels, and confidence-inspiring grip, a small minority of users report issues with excessive road noise and inconsistent performance in deep 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

78/100

From 59 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 94%

Dry

Overall dry

78.3

Corner stability

76.8

Dry traction

78.5

Steering response

Wet

Overall wet

83.6

Wet traction

80.2

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

74.6

Ice

67.1

Comfort

Overall comfort

77.9

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

74.1

Handling

Overall handling

78.9

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Goodyear UltraGrip 8 specs & sizes

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

Size	Retailer
155/70 R13	Amazon
165/70 R13	Amazon
175/70 R13	Amazon
165/65 R14	Amazon
175/65 R14	Amazon
185/65 R14	Amazon
185/60 R15	Amazon
185/65 R15	Amazon
195/60 R15	Amazon
195/65 R15	Amazon
195/55 R16	Amazon
195/60 R16	Amazon
205/55 R16	Amazon
205/60 R16	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 59 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Exceptional grip and traction in wet, slushy, and snowy conditions
High level of ride comfort and refinement
Low road noise compared to many winter tire competitors
Positive impact on fuel economy and rolling resistance
Strong braking performance on cold, icy, and wet surfaces

Cons

Reports of excessive road noise for some specific vehicle applications
Tread wear can be faster than average under heavy usage or high-speed driving
Occasional reports of 'snappy' handling characteristics when pushed to the absolute limit
Some users noted less-than-expected performance in deep, unplowed snow

Worth knowing

Rear-wheel-drive vehicle owners frequently reported a transformative improvement in winter mobility, allowing them to navigate hills and snow that previously required 4x4 vehicles.
Users noted that the tire's soft compound provides a 'suspension-like' comfort benefit, though this can lead to a less stiff sidewall feel compared to performance summer tires.