Goodyear UltraGrip 9 is a Premium Touring studless winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.
The tire has been replaced by the Goodyear Ultragrip 9+.
Contents
Key performance
Dry performance
93.95%
Wet performance
98.41%
Aquaplaning
94.87%
Snow performance
95.89%
Noise
96.38%
Rolling resistance
93.96%
2018 AMS Goodyear UltraGrip 9 test
In 2018 experts of the German publication Auto Motor und Sport have tested the Goodyear UG9 at size 205/55 R16 and compared to ten similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 7 | 44.8m | +3m | 93.3% | |
| Dry handling | 7 | 116.1km/h | -1.6km/h | 98.62% | |
| Wet braking | 2 | 31.9m | +0.5m | 98.43% | |
| Wet handling | 2 | 74km/h | -0.5km/h | 99.32% | |
| Straight aqua | 3 | 80.5km/h | -3.2km/h | 96.02% | |
| Snow braking | 7-9 | 27.2m | +1.8m | 93.38% | |
| Snow handling | 8-9 | 54.6km/h | -2.7km/h | 95.05% | |
| Rolling resistance | 6 | 8.6kg/t | +0.8kg/t | 90.69% | |
| Noise | 5-7 | 71.9dB | +0.7dB | 99.02% |
2018 Autocenter Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Test
Test by the Ukrainian magazine Autocenter in 2018. The experts have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 10 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 8 | 31.17m | +2.37m | 92.39% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 5-6 | 7 points | -3 points | 70% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 2 | 31.05m | +0.41m | 98.68% | |
| Subj. Wet handling | 1-5 | 10 points | +2 point | 100% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 3-4 | 13.9sec | +0.1sec | 99.28% | |
| Straight aqua | 5 | 80.7km/h | -3.6km/h | 95.54% | |
| Ice braking at 30km/h | 6 | 13.14m | +1.11m | 91.55% | |
| Subj. Ice handling | 3-4 | 9 points | -1 point | 90% | |
| Ice lateral handling | 8 | 31.6sec | +2.4sec | 92.4% | |
| Ice traction | 4 | 7.74sec | +0.66sec | 91.47% | |
| Snow braking at 40km/h | 5 | 14.76m | +0.33m | 97.76% | |
| Subj. Snow handling | 5-9 | 6 points | -2 point | 75% | |
| Snow traction | 5 | 5.08sec | +0.2sec | 96.06% | |
| Rolling resistance | 3 | 8.31kg/t | +0.32kg/t | 96.15% | |
| Noise | 6-8 | 9 points | -1 point | 90% |
2018 Auto Bild Goodyear Ultra Grip 9 Test
Test by the German magazine Auto Bild in 2018. The experts have tested the Goodyear at size 195/65 R15 and compared to 19 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. Also they included into the test set of the reference summer tires to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 14-15 | 46.3m | +2.5m | 94.6% | |
| Dry handling | 8 | 106.3km/h | -1.3km/h | 98.77% | |
| Wet braking | 6 | 35.5m | +1.2m | 96.62% | |
| Wet handling | 7 | 71.8km/h | -1km/h | 98.6% | |
| Straight aqua | 7 | 83.3km/h | -5km/g | 93.99% | |
| Snow braking | 1 | 27m | -0.1m | 100% | |
| Snow handling | 1 | 52.8km/h | +0.1km/h | 100% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2 | 7.63kg/t | +0.67kg/t | 91.21% | |
| Noise | 14-15 | 67.4dB | +2.6dB | 95.14% | |
| Wear resistance | 4 | 48600km | -23850km | 50.92% |
2016 Auto Bild Goodyear UG 9 Test
Test by the German publication Motor in 2016. The experts have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 9 similar Touring and Premium Touring Winter tires. Also they included into the test reference summer tires to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 9-10 | 45.9m | +1.3m | 97.16% | |
| Dry handling | 4-5 | 113.3km/h | -0.7km/h | 99.38% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 4-6 | 36.1m | +1.9m | 94.73% | |
| Wet handling | 2 | 72.8km/h | -0.2km/h | 99.72% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 1-2 | 12.6sec | -0.2km/h | 100% | |
| Straight aqua | 5 | 79km/h | -5.8km/h | 92.65% | |
| Lateral aqua | 5-6 | 3.94m/s2 | -0.37m/s2 | 90.61% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 1 | 25m | -0.5m | 100% | |
| Snow handling | 10 | 57.1km/h | -1.7km/h | 97.02% | |
| Snow slalom | 18 | 3.37m/s2 | -0.33m/2 | 90.2% | |
| Snow traction | 9 | 2438 Newton | -106 Newton | 95.65% | |
| Rolling resistance | 4 | 8.33 l/100km | +0.36 l/100km | 95.67% | |
| Noise | 9-11 | 72.5dB | +0.6dB | 99.17% |
2016 Auto Zeitug Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Test
Test by the German magazine Auto Zeitung in 2016. The experts have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 12 similar Touring and Premium touring winter tires. Also they included into the test Michelin CrossClimate as All Season tires to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 9-10 | 45.6m | +2.1m | 95.39% | |
| Dry handling | 2-4 | 109sec | +0.1sec | 99.9% | |
| Dry slalom | 7-8 | 61.4km/h | -2km/h | 96.74% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 4 | 60.4m | +2.5m | 95.86% | |
| Wet handling | 4 | 89.2sec | +1.7sec | 98.09% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 4-5 | 12.5sec | +0.2sec | 98.4% | |
| Straight aqua | 5 | 77.8km/h | -3km/h | 96.14% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 10 | 24.6m | +0.4m | 98.37% | |
| Snow handling | 8-10 | 76.2sec | +2.2sec | 97.11% | |
| Snow traction | 2-4 | 2.74 Newton | -0.025 Newton | 99.08% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2 | 8.39 kg/t | +0.33kg/t | 96.06% | |
| Noise | 3-8 | 71dB | +1dB | 98.59% |
Overall Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Reviews
| # | Test | 2018 AMS | 2018 Autocenter | 2018 Auto Bild | 2016 Auto Bild | 2016 Auto Zeitung | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 93.3% | 92.39% | 94.6% | 97.16% | 95.39% | 94.57% | |
| Dry handling | 98.62% | 70% | 98.77% | 99.38% | 99.9% | 93.33% | |
| Wet braking | 98.43% | 98.68% | 96.62% | 94.73% | 95.86% | 96.86% | |
| Wet handling | 99.32% | 100% | 98.6% | 99.72% | 98.09% | 99.15% | |
| Wet lateral handling | – | 99.28% | – | 100% | 98.4% | 99.23% | |
| Straight aqua | 96.02% | 95.54% | 93.99% | 92.65% | 96.14% | 94.87% | |
| Snow braking | 93.38% | 97.76% | 100% | 100% | 98.37% | 97.9% | |
| Snow handling | 95.05% | 75% | 100% | 97.02% | 97.11% | 92.84% | |
| Snow traction | – | 96.06% | – | 95.65% | 99.08% | 96.93% | |
| Rolling resistance | 90.69% | 96.15% | 91.21% | 95.67% | 96.06% | 93.96% | |
| Noise | 99.02% | 90% | 95.14% | 99.17% | 98.59% | 96.38% |
1. 2018 AMS (205/55 R16) – 2nd place and an expert score “Highly recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Average results on the dry.
- Very good on the wet: short braking distance and high average speed.
- High aquaplaning resistance.
- Average on the snow.
- Average rolling resistance and noise level.
2. 2018 Autocenter (205/55 R16) – 3rd place.
Main conclusions:
- Short wet braking distance and good handling.
- Good aquaplaning resistance.
- Average results on the dry.
- Average ice braking distance and handling time; good traction.
- Good results on the snow.
- Low noise.
- Low rolling resistance.
3. 2018 Auto Bild (195/65 R15) – 6th place.
Main conclusions:
- Average results on the dry.
- Good dry braking distance and handling speed.
- High straight aquaplaning resistance.
- The best results on the snow.
- Low rolling resistance.
- High noise.
- High wear resistance.
4. 2017 Motor (185/65 R15) – 1st place.
Main conclusions:
- The shortest wet braking distance and good handling speed.
- The best straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
- Average dry braking distance but good handling.
- Good results on the snow.
- Low rolling resistance.
- Low noise.
5. 2016 Auto Zeitung (205/55 R16) – 4th place and an expert score “Highly recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Short wet braking distance and good handling speed.
- High straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Average dry braking distance and good handling speed.
- Good snow performance.
- Low rolling resistance.
- Low noise.
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