Goodyear UltraGrip 9

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The tire has been replaced by the Goodyear Ultragrip 9+.

• 2018 AMS
• 2018 Autocenter
• 2018 Auto Bild
• 2017 Motor
• 2016 Auto Zeitung

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.

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.

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.

2017 Motor Goodyear UG 9 Test

Test by the Polish publication Motor in 2017. The experts have tested the tire at size 185/65 R15 and compared to 5 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.

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.

Overall Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Reviews

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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