Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

3^rd

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

5^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance shows consistently strong winter performance with an average overall position of 3.3 across seven tests, including multiple podiums and one test win. It excels particularly in mixed winter disciplines and braking-focused shootouts, indicating balanced capability on snow, wet, and dry surfaces for the performance-winter segment. Awards and high placements in 2012-2014 suggest competitive pace versus leading contemporaries.
Weaknesses are limited to occasional mid-pack finishes in broader comparative tests, hinting at variability under certain protocols or sizes. A noted shortfall in at least one dry braking metric suggests room for improvement in absolute dry grip, though overall results remain positive.

Performance Strengths

Overall Winter Performance Strong Details
• 1/6 overall in 2012 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tyre Test (225/40 R18)
• 2/8 overall in 2012 Sport Auto Winter Sports Tyre Test (225/40 R18)
• 3/9 overall in 2013 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tyre Test (225/50 R17)
• Average overall position 3.3 across 7 winter tests
Braking Performance (Winter Shootout) Strong Details
• 2/48 in 2014 Auto Bild 50 Winter Tyre Braking Overview (225/50 R17)
• Competitive braking references in multiple tests, including podium aggregates
Performance in Sports/Performance Sizes Strong Details
• 1/6 in 2012 Auto Bild Sports (225/40 R18)
• 2/8 in 2012 Sport Auto (225/40 R18) where it debuted against new rivals

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking/Grip Consistency Moderate Details
• 2013 AMS Sports Winter Tyre Test: 5/8 overall with note of being the worst in a specific braking measure (~28 m)
• 2014 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test: 5/16 overall, indicating some deficits vs class leaders in individual dry metrics
Result Variability Across Test Protocols Moderate Details
• Range of finishes from 1st to 5th across 2012-2014 tests
• 2013 ADAC Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17): 5/15 overall (solid but not leading)