Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 89% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 79 · 6 reviews analysed Road tests 75 · 5 tests
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Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ has a Relative Score of 76 out of 100 among winter tires. In 11 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 7 times. Testers rate it best for wet (86) and weakest for dry (60). 6 owner reviews rate it 79 out of 100. 100% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 2 wear tests: about 40,000 km (25,000 miles) on average, newest 2023.
- Strength: Wet 86 — 2nd of 16 (2023 ADAC 16 Inch tire Test), 3rd of 14 (2020 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test)
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 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
75/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews found online.
Reviewers are strongly positive about the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+, praising its confident grip across cold, wet, dry and snowy conditions, along with its comfort, low noise and attractive pricing relative to premium rivals. Ratings are high (74–96), with the main caveats being limited long-term wear data and, in one comparison, snow traction that trails a dedicated Nordic-style winter tire.
Pros
- Strong cold-weather and wet grip, with one owner describing wet grip at 0–10°C as feeling as sure-footed as in the dry
- Capable snow and ice performance in the conditions reported, including hill climbs past stranded vehicles and handling of icy rural roads
- Comfortable and quiet on the road, with some noise noted only on concrete surfaces; one reviewer found it quieter than a Nokian WRD4
- Good dry and wet braking and handling, with several drivers noting little compromise compared with a regular tire in mild winter temperatures
- Priced below premium competitors such as the Continental TS860 while being described as similarly safe and potentially more comfortable
Cons
- Long-term durability is largely unproven, as reviewers had covered only about 1,000 to 8,000 km and several said it was too early to judge wear
- Snow and ice performance was not tested extensively, since mild winters or limited exposure meant some owners could not comment on severe conditions
- Snow traction was reported as not matching a Nokian WRD4 in one second-hand comparison
- Some reviews are brief or qualified (for example, careful driving style or minimal snow use), which limits how far the praise can be generalized
Worth knowing
- On small cars such as the Nissan Micra (175/60R15) and Seat Arona (16-inch wheels), owners reported large improvements in traction, handling and confidence, including over a previous Semperit Master-Grip 2
- On compact and older vehicles such as the Audi A2 and Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi, drivers reported good all-condition performance, with the 308 owner fitting the tires only on the front axle
- Most feedback comes from European compact and small-car owners, so findings on heavy SUVs, EVs or larger sizes are not covered by these reviews
11 published test appearances (5 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC 16 Inch tire Test · 205/60 R16
3rd of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 16 | |
| Noise | 5th of 16 | |
| Wear | 6th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 3rd of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 11th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 9th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2022 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
2nd of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2021 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 20 | |
| Noise | 10th of 20 | |
| Value | 10th of 20 | |
| Price | 15th of 20 | |
| Wear | 7th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 AMS Winter tire Test · 195/55 R16
6th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 10th of 10 | |
| Price | 4th of 10 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
2nd of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
6th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 ADAC Winter Tire Test R15 · 195/65R15
2nd of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 14 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 14 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 14 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 14 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 2nd of 14 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 14 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 14 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
8th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2020 Motor Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
2nd of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Motor
2020 Autoklub CR Winter / All-Season Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
2nd of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoklub CR
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B in 94% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 50% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 69–72 dB |
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