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The tire has been replaced by the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+.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
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.
# | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
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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.
# | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
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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.
# | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
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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.
# | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
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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.
# | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
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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
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Overall Goodyear UltraGrip Performance G1 Reviews
# | Test | 2019 Quattroruote | 2019 Auto Zeitung | 2018 Auto Bild | 2017 Sport Auto | 2016 Elaborare | Overall |
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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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