Winter tire Updated September 2026

Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV review

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Owners 81 · 4 reviews analysed

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The Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV is generally regarded as a highly capable winter tire that provides exceptional traction and handling in challenging, wet, and icy conditions. While it offers superior confidence and longevity for many drivers, performance can be inconsistent depending on the specific vehicle application, with some users reporting significant noise and vibration issues.

Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

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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

81/100

From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 100%
Dry
Overall dry
81.2
Corner stability
81.3
Dry traction
80.5
Steering response
80.5
Wet
Overall wet
86.3
Wet traction
83.2
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
75.7
Comfort
Overall comfort
82.2
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
78.2
Handling
Overall handling
82.4

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.

The Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV is generally regarded as a highly capable winter tire that provides exceptional traction and handling in challenging, wet, and icy conditions. While it offers superior confidence and longevity for many drivers, performance can be inconsistent depending on the specific vehicle application, with some users reporting significant noise and vibration issues.

Pros

  • Excellent grip and handling on ice and wet surfaces
  • High tread longevity and durability
  • Precise cornering and stability in winter conditions

Cons

  • Increased road noise and vibration at highway speeds
  • Noticeable reduction in fuel economy compared to summer tires
  • Potential for vehicle-specific compatibility issues regarding cabin comfort

Worth knowing

  • Users reported significant noise and vibration issues when fitted to the Honda CR-V mk3, suggesting potential incompatibility with certain SUV chassis dynamics.
  • The tire demonstrates strong performance on uneven, gritty, and undulating road surfaces, maintaining high tread depth even after multiple seasons.

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1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter tire Test · 235/65 R17

4th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

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