GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

Strengths

Excellent performance on wet roads, offering top-level safety and control.

Very well-balanced with reliable handling on all surfaces.

Safe and stable driving characteristics on dry roads.

Outstanding fuel efficiency, resulting in low fuel consumption.

High predicted tread life for long-lasting durability.

Weaknesses

Slight lack of steering precision on dry surfaces.

Customer Popularity

78%

Customer Popularity

Based on 49 reviews

What customers like ...

Good traction on wet and snow 12
Quiet operation 8
Good price-to-quality ratio 7
Established brand quality 6
Durability 5

What customers dislike ...

Higher price 3
Wears out quickly in warm weather 2
Made in Poland 2
Increased fuel consumption 2
Not tested on snow by some users 2

Performance Analysis: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

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Wet circle cornering

Comfort

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Snow traction

Interior noise

Wet braking

Snow handling

Exterior noise

Dry braking

Dry handling

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Timeline

2019

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was launched

2020

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was tested 2x (Autoklub ČR,...)

2021

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was tested 4x (AutoMotorSport,...)

2022

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was tested 1x (ADAC)

Sizes

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ is made in 36 sizes, starting from 155/65 R14 up to 205/60 R16.

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Polaris 5

R13 - R19

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Barum better at:

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Kumho better at:

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• Wet circle cornering
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• Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Winguard Snow G3 WH21

R13 - R17

2.55/5

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Nexen better at:

• Exterior noise
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EuroWinter HS01

R13 - R21

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WR Snowproof

R14 - R20

2.05/5

Comparison with GoodYear UltraGrip 9+:

Nokian better at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling

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• Wet handling
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GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ in tyre tests

All tyre tests where GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was featured:

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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15
good
Ranked #2 of 16

Securing an impressive second place out of 16 competitors, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ stood out for its outstanding performance, particularly excelling on wet surfaces where it earned the best marks. The tyre was praised for its balanced performance across all tested terrains, showing remarkable prowess on snowy, dry, and particularly on wet roads. One of its standout features was its efficiency in reducing fuel consumption, highlighting its environmentally friendly benefits. Despite rigorous testing, no significant weaknesses were noted, underscoring its reliability and quality. Its performance in aquaplaning, specifically in cross aquaplaning, was unparalleled, leading its category. With these commendable attributes, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ received a final rating of 'Good,' making it a highly recommended option for winter conditions.