Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 – Tests & Review

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 photo, test, review

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1 is an Ultra High Performance studless winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars. The model also has a version for SUV.

The tire has been replaced by the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+.

Key performance

Dry performance
97.6 %
Dry braking
97.72 %
Dry handling
97.47 %
Wet performance
97.82 %
Wet braking
96.51 %
Wet handling
97.9 %
Wet lateral handling
99.06 %
Snow performance
98.07 %
Snow braking
96.84 %
Snow handling
98.06 %
Snow traction
98.1 %
Snow lateral handling
99.28 %
Noise
98.32 %
Aquaplaning
98.73 %
Straight aqua
97.46 %
Lateral aqua
100 %
Rolling resistance
95.91 %
Wear resistance
66.67 %
Ice performance
97.8 %
Ice braking
97.79 %
Ice traction
97.81 %

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 Tests

2019 Quattroruote (225/50 R17)

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.

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Wet braking. +1.8m braking distance.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
4-5th place in Wet handling. +1.6sec handling time.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Dry braking. +1.3m braking distance.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
3-4th place in Moose test. +0.2sec handling time.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Snow braking. +0.2m braking distance.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Snow handling. +0.4sec handling time.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Snow traction. -0.4sec acceleration time.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Noise. +0.2dB external noise.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 100km/h 3 41.6m +1.3m 96.87%
Dry handling 3-4 11.9sec +0.2sec 98.31%
Wet braking at 100km/h 4 51.1m +1.8m 96.47%
Wet handling 4-5 98.9sec +1.6sec 98.38%
Snow braking at 50km/h 2 28.2m +0.2m 99.29%
Snow handling 2 69.5sec +0.4sec 99.42%
Snow traction 1 24.7sec -0.4sec 100%
Noise 3 57.6dB +0.2dB 99.65%

Result: 3rd place.

Main conclusions:

  • Good wet performance.
  • Good dry performance.
  • Short snow braking distance, good handling and the best traction.
  • Low noise.

2019 Auto Zeitung (225/55 R17)

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.

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
5th place in Wet braking. +2.2m braking distance.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Wet handling. +2.1sec handling time.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Wet lateral handling. +0.2sec lap time.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Straight aqua. -2.9km/h float speed.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
6-7th place in Dry braking. +1.8m braking distance.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
11th place in Dry handling. +0.7sec handling time.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
7-9th place in Dry slalom. -1.6km/h slalom speed.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
4-5th place in Snow braking. +1.1m braking distance.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
6-7th place in Snow handling. +1.1sec lap time.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
5th place in Snow traction.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Rolling resistance. +0.5kg/t rolling resistance.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
4-10th place in Noise. +2dB external noise.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 100km/h 6-7 44.1m +1.8m 95.92%
Dry handling 11 58.1sec +0.7sec 98.79%
Dry slalom 7-9 56.6km/h -1.6km/h 97.17%
Wet braking at 100km/h 5 54.4m +2.2m 95.95%
Wet handling 4 90.5sec +2.1sec 97.67%
Wet lateral handling 2 12.5sec +0.2sec 98.4%
Straight aqua 3 77.4km/h -2.9km/h 96.25%
Snow braking at 50km/h 4-5 28.7m +1.1m 96.16%
Snow handling 6-7 52.2sec +1.1sec 97.89%
Snow traction 5 3370 Newton -128 Newton 96.2%
Rolling resistance 4 8.02kg/t +0.5kg/t 93.76%
Noise 4-10 71dB +2dB 97.18%

Result: 1st place, “Highly Recommended” expert score.

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.

2018 Auto Bild (245/45 R18)

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.

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5-6th place in Dry braking. Braking distance was 0.7 meters longer, than the leader.

test Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 review
Last place in Dry handling. Goodyear was 1.6km/h slower, than the best winter tyre.

test Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 review
3rd place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 2.7 meters longer, than the best winter tyre.

test Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 review
3rd place in Wet handling. Goodyear was 1.6km/h slower, than the leader.

test Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 review
4th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 2.4km/h lower, than the leader.

test Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 review
5-6th place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 1.3 meters longer, than the leader.

test Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 review
5h place in Snow handling. Goodyear was 1km/h slower, than the leader.

test Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 review
4th place in Rolling resistance test.

test Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen1 review
7th place in Noise level test.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking 5-6 42.1m +0.7m 98.34%
Dry handling 10 83.3km/h -1.6km/h 98.07%
Wet braking 3 52.2m +2.7m 94.83%
Wet handling 3 71.6km/h -1.6km/h 97.76%
Straight aqua 4 85.2km/h -2.4km/h 97.18%
Snow braking 5-6 26.4m +1.3m 95.07%
Snow handling 5 68.3km/h -1km/h 98.53%
Rolling resistance 4 8.35kg/t +0.3kg/t 96.41%
Noise 7 72.7dB +1.9dB 97.39%

Result: 5th place.

  • 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.

2017 Sport Auto (225/40 R18)

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.

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Goodyear UG Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Wet braking. +0.1m braking distance.

Goodyear UG Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Wet handling. -0.1km/h handling speed.

Goodyear UG Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
9th place in Wet lateral stability. +0.63sec handling time.

Goodyear UG Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
6th place in Straight aqua. -2.3km/h float speed.

Goodyear UG Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Lateral aqua. +0.1m/s2 lateral acceleration.

Goodyear UG Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
3-4th place in Dry braking. +1.6m braking distance.

Goodyear UG Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
6th place in Dry handling. -0.9sec handling time.

Goodyear UG Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
5th place in Snow braking. +0.9m braking distance.

Goodyear UG Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Snow handling. -0.8km/h handling speed.

Goodyear UG Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Snow lateral stability. -0.03m/s2 lateral acceleration.

Goodyear UG Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Rolling resistance. +0.7kg/t rolling resistance.

Goodyear UG Performance Gen1 test, reviews, ratings
2-6th place in Noise. +1dB external noise.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking 3-4 45.4m +1.6m 96.47%
Dry handling 6 118.6km/h -0.9sec 99.24%
Wet braking at 100km/h 2 35.8m +0.1m 99.72%
Wet handling 3 73.7km/h -0.1km/h 99.86%
Wet lateral handling 9 7.46sec +0.63sec 91.55%
Straight aqua 6 87.1km/h -2.3km/h 97.36%
Lateral aqua 1 2.95m/s2 +0.1m/s2 100%
Snow braking at 50km/h 5 30.6m +0.9m 97.06%
Snow handling 4 55.7km/h -0.8km/h 98.56%
Snow lateral handling 3 3.97m/s2 -0.03m/s2 99.24%
Rolling resistance 3 8.6kg/t +0.7kg/t 91.86%
Noise 2-6 72dB +1dB 98.61%

Result: 1-2nd place, “Highly recommended” expert score.

  • 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.

2016 Elaborare (225/40 R18)

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.

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Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Wet braking. +0.9m braking distance.

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
5th place in Wet handling. -5.6km/h handling speed.

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Wet lateral handling. -0.015m/s2 lateral acceleration.

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Straight aqua. -1.1km/h float speed.

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Dry braking. -0.5m braking distance.

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
3-4th place in Dry handling. +0.5sec handling time.

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
Last place in Snow braking. +0.7m braking distance.

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Snow traction. +0.21m acceleration distance.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking 1 44.1m -0.5m 100%
Dry handling 3-4 55.1sec +0.5sec 99.09%
Wet braking at 100km/h 1 57.8m -0.9m 100%
Wet handling 5 90.4km/h -5.6km/h 93.80%
Wet lateral handling 2 0.754m/s2 -0.015m/s2 98.01%
Straight aqua 3 68.3km/h -1.1km/h 98.39%
Snow braking at 40km/h 5 18.5m +0.7m 96.22%
Snow traction 4 8.07m +0.21m 97.4%

5. Result: 2nd place.

  • 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).

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 vs Competitors

Overall Goodyear UltraGrip Performance G1 Reviews

# Test 2019 Quattroruote 2019 Auto Zeitung 2018 Auto Bild 2017 Sport Auto 2016 Elaborare Overall
Dry braking 96.87% 95.92% 98.34% 96.47% 100% 97.52%
Dry handling 98.31% 98.79% 98.07% 99.24% 99.09% 98.7%
Wet braking 96.47% 95.95% 94.83% 99.72% 100% 97.39%
Wet handling 98.38% 97.67% 97.76% 99.86% 93.8% 97.49%
Straight aqua 96.25% 97.18% 97.36% 98.39% 97.3%
Snow braking 99.29% 96.16% 95.07% 97.06% 96.22% 96.76%
Snow handling 99.42% 97.89% 98.53% 98.56% 98.6%
Snow traction 100% 96.2% 97.4% 97.87%
Rolling resistance 93.76% 96.41% 91.86% 94.01%
Noise 99.65% 97.18% 97.39% 98.61% 98.21%

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