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The tire has been replaced by the Goodyear Ultragrip 9+.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