Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

9

Tests Completed

4^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

8^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across nine winter-focused tests from 2009-2011, the Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 delivers consistently strong overall results with an average position of 3.8. It frequently places on the podium in competitive comparisons (2nd/7, 2nd/9, 2nd/5), indicating well-balanced winter capability across snow, wet, and dry. However, performance is not uniformly elite: a notable dip to 8th/10 in a large, stringent European test suggests variability under tougher protocols or broader competitor fields, and several mid-pack finishes (4th in multiple tests) point to incremental rather than class-leading margins.
Overall, the tyre's pattern is reliable upper-mid to top-tier performance in performance-oriented winter sizes, with recurring podiums and at least one award mention, tempered by occasional mid-table outcomes in more challenging test environments.

Performance Strengths

Overall Winter Performance Consistency Strong Details
• 2nd place overall in 2011 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17, 2/9)
• 2nd place overall in 2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (225/40 R18, 2/7)
• 2nd place overall in 2009 AMS Winter segment (225/55 R16, 2/5)
Performance-Oriented Sizes (17-18 inch) Competitiveness Moderate Details
• 4th/10 overall in 2011 EVO Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17) among high-performance competitors
• 4th/5 overall in 2010 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (245/45 R18) in a sporty application
Recognition/Awards Pattern Moderate Details
• Award mention in 2009 Sport Auto Performance Winter Tyre Test (listed alongside class leaders)
• Multiple podium overall results (2011 Auto Express 2/9; 2011 Auto Bild Performance 2/7; 2009 AMS 2/5)

Performance Weaknesses

Performance Variability in Large, Stringent Comparatives Strong Details
• 8th place overall in 2010 European Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17, 8/10) under more stringent protocols
• Multiple mid-pack placements: 4/12 in 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test; 4/8 in 2009 Sport Auto
Upper-Mid Pack Tendency vs. Class Leaders Moderate Details
• 4th/5 in 2011 Sport Auto Performance Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
• 4th/5 in 2010 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (245/45 R18)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2011 Sport Auto Performance Winter Tyre Test

2011
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