Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1 - Test Results

Test Statistics

15

Tests Completed

3^rd

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

5^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Goodyear's UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 shows consistently high winter-test performance with an average position of 2.7 across 15 tests, including multiple overall wins (2015 AMS, 2015 Auto Express, 2016 AutoBild UHP, 2017 Auto Bild SUV) and frequent top-three finishes. Its hallmark is wet-road capability and balanced winter traction, repeatedly placing near the top in wet braking/handling and delivering stable snow performance.
Weaknesses are limited to dry performance and operating costs: dry braking/handling results trend mid-pack to weak in several large-UHP sizes, and pricing/wear/value scores are often uncompetitive. Despite these trade-offs, the tyre's broad winter capability and strong award profile make it a reliable premium choice for cold, mixed conditions.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet braking in 2017 Auto Bild SUV (225/55 R17)
• 3rd place wet handling (+2.2% from best) in 2018 AutoBild UHP (245/45 R18)
• 2nd place wet braking (+0.3% from best) in 2017 Sport Auto (225/40 R18)
• Top-5 wet braking (5/21, +7.7%) and 7/21 wet handling (+4.4%) in 2017 Auto Bild (225/50 R17)
Overall Winter Balance & Awards Strong Details
• Overall wins: 2015 AMS UHP (1/10), 2015 Auto Express (1/8), 2016 AutoBild UHP (1/8), 2017 Auto Bild SUV (1/11)
• High placements: 2017 ADAC SUV (3/16), 2016 Sport Auto (2/6), 2017 Auto Bild (4/21), 2017 50 Tyre Shoot Out (3/45)
Snow Performance Moderate Details
• 2nd place snow braking and handling (both ~+0.5-0.2% from best) in 2017 Auto Bild SUV
• Top-5 snow handling (5/20, +1.1%) in 2017 Auto Bild (225/50 R17)
• Mid-to-upper snow results in 2017 Sport Auto (4th snow handling, 5th snow braking)
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2017 Auto Bild SUV (+3.8% from best)
• Mid-upper straight aquaplaning (5th/11, +6.3%) in 2018 AutoBild UHP

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Performance Strong Details
• 11th/11 dry handling (+6.3%) and 6th/11 dry braking (+12.6%) in 2018 AutoBild UHP (245/45 R18)
• 13th/21 dry handling (+3.9%) and 8th/21 dry braking (+18.5%) in 2017 Auto Bild (225/50 R17)
• Mid-pack dry in 2017 Sport Auto (6th/10 dry handling; 3rd/10 dry braking)
Operating Costs (Price/Wear/Value/Rolling Resistance) Moderate Details
• High price: 8th/10 (+130.8% from best) in 2017 Auto Bild SUV
• Poor value and wear: 19th/20 value (+119.7%) and 18th/20 wear (−33.3% vs best) in 2017 Auto Bild (225/50 R17)
• Rolling resistance mid-pack to weak: 11th/21 (+13.4%) in 2017 Auto Bild; 6th/11 (+11.1%) in 2017 Auto Bild SUV
Noise/Comfort Minor Details
• Noise 8th/11 (+2.7%) in 2018 AutoBild UHP
• Noise 6th/11 (+2.1%) in 2017 Auto Bild SUV
• Noise 8th/21 (+2.1%) in 2017 Auto Bild (225/50 R17)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test

2018
Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Weak:
Dry Handling

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