In 2018 experts of the Norwegian magazine Autofil have tested the Goodyear UG Ice 2 at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with nine similar budget, mid-range and premium studless winter tyres.
1-2nd place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 0,1 meters shorter, than the next tyre.1-5th place in Dry handling.2-3th place in Dry directional stability.1st place and the best result in Wet braking. The braking distance was 2.4 meters shorter, than the next tyre.1st place and the best result in Wet handling. Goodyear was 0.5 seconds faster, than the next tyre.1st place and the best result in Wet handling.5th place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 1.1 meters longer, than the leader.7th place in Snow handling. Goodyear was 1.1 seconds slower, than the leader.2-4th place in Snow handling.5-9th place in Snow traction. The snow acceleration time was 0.2 seconds bigger, than the leader.5th place in Ice braking. The braking distance was 0.9 meters longer, than the leader.9th place in Ice handling. Goodyear was 7.6 seconds slower, than the leader.7-10th place in Ice handling.5-6th place in Ice traction. Ice acceleration time was 0.3 seconds bigger, than the leader.4th place in Rolling resistance. Fuel consumption was 0.9% bigger, than the leader.2-9th place in Noise level.
Overall Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 review
According to the test results Goodyear shared 2nd place with Pirelli.
Main conclusions:
Great dry performance.
The best wet braking distance and handling time.
Good on the snow.
Short ice braking distance, average traction and handling.
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(12 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5)
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