Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ finished ahead 4 times and the WinterContact TS 850 P once. The WinterContact TS 850 P was stronger in wet and comfort, the UltraGrip Performance+ in snow.
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
WinterContact TS 850 P
UltraGrip Performance+
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
WinterContact TS 850 P
UltraGrip Performance+
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Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
WinterContact TS 850 P
UltraGrip Performance+
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Owners rate the WinterContact TS 850 P 81% from 20 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance+ 86% from 20. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tyre did better.
| Measurement | WinterContact TS 850 P | Gap | UltraGrip Performance+ | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Level | ||||
| Dry Braking m | 45.47 | 2.7% | 44.23 | 0-3 |
| Dry Handling km/h | 109 | 1.1% | 107.8 | 2-0 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 12.5% | scored | 1-0 |
| Wet WinterContact TS 850 P ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking m | 41 | 4.8% | 43.18 | 4-0 |
| Wet Handling km/h | 72.93 | 1.7% | 71.73 | 2-1 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 11.1% | scored | 0-1 |
| Wet Circle s | 12.44 | 2% | 12.7 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua km/h | 85.7 | 1.2% | 86.73 | 0-3 |
| Curved Aquaplaning m/sec2 | 3.62 | 8.3% | 3.92 | 0-1 |
| Snow UltraGrip Performance+ ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking m | 27.58 | 2.4% | 26.93 | 0-4 |
| Snow Traction N | 2,827 | 4.1% | 2,944 | 0-2 |
| Snow Handling km/h | 50.6 | 2% | 51.57 | 0-3 |
| Subj. Snow Handling pts | scored | 11.1% | scored | 0-1 |
| Snow Slalom m/sec2 | 3.46 | 5.8% | 3.66 | 0-1 |
| Comfort WinterContact TS 850 P ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | = | scored | 0-0 |
| Noise dB | 71.93 | 0.7 dB | 72.67 | 2-1 |
| Value Level | ||||
| Wear km | 43,460 | 7.1% | 40,590 | 1-0 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.19 | 0.9% | 8.1 | 1-2 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared.
Head to head in 5 tests, 2019 to 2021
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | WinterContact TS 850 P | Field | UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | P7 of 13 | P5 of 13 | |
| 2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 235/55 R17 | P12 of 13 | P3 of 13 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | P7 of 20 | P3 of 20 | |
| 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | P4 of 51 | P9 of 51 | |
| 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | P4 of 11 | P1 of 11 |
WinterContact TS 850 P vs UltraGrip Performance+: your questions
Is the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P or the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ the better tyre?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ finished ahead 4 times and the WinterContact TS 850 P once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the WinterContact TS 850 P scores 8.9 and the UltraGrip Performance+ 9.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the WinterContact TS 850 P or the UltraGrip Performance+?
The WinterContact TS 850 P led 7 of the 13 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.8% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
Across the shared tests the dry measurements are split 3-3 between the WinterContact TS 850 P and the UltraGrip Performance+.
Which is better in snow?
The UltraGrip Performance+ led 11 of the 11 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.4% shorter on snow across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The UltraGrip Performance+ had 0.9% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.2/10 for the WinterContact TS 850 P and 8.9/10 for the UltraGrip Performance+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The WinterContact TS 850 P was 0.7 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.9/10 for the WinterContact TS 850 P and 8.9/10 for the UltraGrip Performance+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the WinterContact TS 850 P 81% from 20 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance+ 86% from 20. 75% of WinterContact TS 850 P owners would buy it again, against 95% for the UltraGrip Performance+.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the WinterContact TS 850 P was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 10% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The WinterContact TS 850 P is made in 122 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the UltraGrip Performance+ in 93 (15 to 22 inch). 59 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the WinterContact TS 850 P is graded C for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the UltraGrip Performance+ B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.