Comparison: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 vs. Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Also compare with
Dunlop dominates on snow; Goodyear wins on wet grip, noise, and long-term value.
Two premium winter tyres from the same corporate stable — Dunlop is owned by Goodyear — yet the Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 and the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 are genuinely different products with genuinely different personalities. The Dunlop is a snow-focused overachiever that has repeatedly topped major European tests in its compact car size range. The UltraGrip 9, successor to the UltraGrip 8, is a more rounded all-conditions performer with standout wet-road composure and a reputation for durability. Across eight mutual tests the Dunlop leads 5-3, but that headline doesn't capture the whole story.
SP Winter Response 2
UltraGrip 9
Both are genuinely capable premium winter tyres, but they suit different priorities. The Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 is the better choice if snow performance and dry braking confidence are your primary concerns — it has the stronger test record across those conditions and wins the head-to-head 5-3 overall. The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 is the smarter pick if you spend more time in wet or mixed conditions, value quietness, and want a tyre that holds up well over multiple seasons — its wet-road credentials, noise levels, and longevity track record give it a real-world advantage for everyday winter commuting. Both earn solid user ratings above 9.4 out of 10, and either would serve a compact car driver well through a central European winter.
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
VS
VSVSVS
VSVSVSVS
VSVSDunlop SP Winter Response 2 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 vs Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 vs GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs GoodYear UltraGrip 9+Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER
TheTyreLab.com
Free — on the App Store
Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.
