Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1 is an Ultra High Performance studless winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.
The tyre also has version for SUV.
The tire has been replaced by the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+.
2019 Quattroruote Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 Test
In 2019 experts of the Italian magazine Quattroruote have tested Goodyear at size 225/50 R17 and compared to 6 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.








2019 Auto Zeitung Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 Test
Test by German publication Auto Zeitung in 2019. The experts have tested the Goodyear at size 225/55 R17 and compared to 12 budget, medium and premium Touring and UHP winter tires.












2018 Auto Bild Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test
In 2018 experts of the German publication Auto Bild have tested the Goodyear UltraGrip at size 245/45 R18 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium UHP winter tyres. In addition they included into the test one reference summer tyre to compare results.









2017 Sport Auto Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen1 Test
Test by the German magazine Sport Auto in 2017. The experts have tested the Goodyear at size 225/40 R18 and compared to 9 similar UHP winter tires.












2016 Elaborare Goodyear UG Performance Gen-1 Test
Test by the Italian magazine Elaborare in 2016. The experts have tested the Goodyear at size 225/40 R18 and compared to 4 similar premium UHP winter tire. Also they included into the test reference summer tire to compare results.








Overall Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 Reviews
1. 2019 Quattroruote (225/50 R17) – 3rd place.
Main conclusions:
- Good wet performance.
- Good dry performance.
- Short snow braking distance, good handling and the best traction.
- Low noise.
2. 2019 Auto Zeitung (225/55 R17) – 1st place and an expert score “Highly Recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Relatively long wet braking distance but good handling.
- High aquaplaning resistance.
- Good on the dry.
- Good snow performance.
- Low rolling resistance.
- Relatively high noise.
3. 2018 Auto Bild (245/45 R18) – 5th place.
Main conclusions:
- Average dry braking distance and the lowest handling.
- Good wet performance: short braking distance and good handling.
- High aquaplaning resistance.
- Good results on the snow.
- Good rolling resistance.
- Relatively high noise level.
4. 2017 Sport Auto (225/40 R18) – 1-2nd place and an expert score “Highly recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Short wet braking distance and good handling speed.
- Average straight and the best lateral aquaplaning resistance.
- Good dry performance.
- Short snow braking distance and good handling.
- Low rolling resistance.
- Average noise.
5. 2016 Elaborare (225/40 R18) – 2nd place.
Main conclusions:
- The shortest wet braking distance but the lowest handling speed.
- High aquaplaning resistance.
- The best dry braking distance and good handling.
- Good results on the snow (the tire didn’t take high positions but showed very close results to the best).
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