Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
In the 16 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ finished ahead 14 times and the Wintrac Pro twice. The Wintrac Pro was stronger in dry, ice and comfort, the UltraGrip Performance+ in wet, snow and value.
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 16 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Wintrac Pro
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. The scale stops at 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Wintrac Pro
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
Wintrac Pro
UltraGrip Performance+
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Owners rate the Wintrac Pro 87% from 30 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 | Wintrac Pro | Gap | UltraGrip Performance+ | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Wintrac Pro ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking m | 43.76 | 0.7% | 44.08 | 6-2 |
| Dry Handling km/h | 106.6 | 0.7% | 105.9 | 5-2 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 25% | scored | 1-0 |
| Wet UltraGrip Performance+ ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking m | 41.47 | 0.1% | 41.51 | 5-6 |
| Wet Handling km/h | 78.06 | 0.5% | 77.73 | 3-4 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | = | scored | 0-0 |
| Wet Circle s | 12.54 | 0.7% | 12.46 | 1-1 |
| Straight Aqua km/h | 78.56 | 1.5% | 79.56 | 2-6 |
| Curved Aquaplaning m/sec2 | 3.11 | 6.2% | 3.26 | 1-2 |
| Snow UltraGrip Performance+ ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking m | 25.38 | 3.1% | 24.63 | 0-11 |
| Snow Traction N | 2,140 | 4% | 2,220 | 0-5 |
| Snow Handling km/h | 55.51 | 1.2% | 56.23 | 1-5 |
| Subj. Snow Handling pts | scored | 25% | scored | 0-1 |
| Snow Slalom m/sec2 | 3.76 | 1.1% | 3.72 | 1-1 |
| Ice Wintrac Pro ahead | ||||
| Ice Braking m | 19.5 | 3% | 20.1 | 1-0 |
| Comfort Wintrac Pro ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 12.5% | scored | 0-1 |
| Noise dB | 72.21 | 0.1 dB | 72.26 | 5-2 |
| Value UltraGrip Performance+ ahead | ||||
| Wear km | 40,092 | 9.5% | 43,613 | 0-4 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 9.07 | 8.8% | 8.25 | 0-7 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.8 | 3.4% | 5.6 | 0-1 |
| Abrasion mg/km/t | 64.7 | 3% | 66.7 | 1-0 |
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 16 tests, 2019 to 2023
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 | Wintrac Pro | Field | UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | P5 of 15 | P3 of 15 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | P12 of 20 | P3 of 20 | |
| 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview | P20 of 56 | P4 of 56 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | P3 of 13 | P5 of 13 | |
| 2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tyre Test | P5 of 18 | P3 of 18 | |
| The Best Winter Tyres for 2020 | P4 of 19 | P2 of 19 | |
| 2020 ACE Winter Tyre Test | P8 of 9 | P3 of 9 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | P3 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 235/55 R17 | P5 of 13 | P3 of 13 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | P12 of 20 | P3 of 20 | |
| 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | P6 of 51 | P9 of 51 | |
| 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | P2 of 11 | P1 of 11 | |
| 2019 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | P5 of 12 | P1 of 12 | |
| 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | P6 of 20 | P2 of 20 | |
| 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | P6 of 53 | P2 of 53 | |
| 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | P3 of 11 | P1 of 11 |
Wintrac Pro vs UltraGrip Performance+: your questions
Is the Vredestein Wintrac Pro or the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ the better tyre?
In the 16 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ finished ahead 14 times and the Wintrac Pro twice. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Wintrac Pro scores 9 and the UltraGrip Performance+ 9.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Wintrac Pro or the UltraGrip Performance+?
The UltraGrip Performance+ led 19 of the 32 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 6.2% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Wintrac Pro led 12 of the 16 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.7% shorter in the dry across 8 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The UltraGrip Performance+ led 23 of the 26 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.1% shorter on snow across 11 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The UltraGrip Performance+ lasted 9.5% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) and had 8.8% lower rolling resistance (7 tests). Owners rate wear 8.7/10 for the Wintrac Pro and 8.9/10 for the UltraGrip Performance+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.7/10 for the Wintrac Pro and 8.9/10 for the UltraGrip Performance+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Wintrac Pro 87% from 30 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance+ 86% from 20. 93% of Wintrac Pro owners would buy it again, against 95% for the UltraGrip Performance+.
Which is more expensive?
In the 7 tests that listed prices, the UltraGrip Performance+ was the dearer tyre in 7 of them, by 10.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Wintrac Pro is made in 119 sizes (17 to 22 inch) and the UltraGrip Performance+ in 93 (15 to 22 inch). 69 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Wintrac Pro is graded B for wet grip and D 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.