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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ vs. Vredestein Wintrac

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Vredestein (59%). The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Vredestein Wintrac first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the UltraGrip 9+ and the Wintrac were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

General comparison
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GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

UltraGrip 9+

R14 - R16
19 Sizes
7 Tests
Best: #2
Worst: #8
Avg: 4.7
Latest: 2022
Best rating: Satisfactory
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Vredestein Wintrac

Wintrac

56%
R15 - R16
24 Sizes
11 Tests
Best: #3
Worst: #17
Avg: 8.4
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Very good
Worst rating: Sufficient

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 195/65 R15 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2021 195/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein Wintrac
77%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%
Vredestein Wintrac
83%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (94.3%)
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
88%
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (98.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (89.5%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
82%
Vredestein Wintrac
71%
Best: Pirelli Cinturato Winter (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
92%
Vredestein Wintrac
61%
Best: Pirelli Cinturato Winter (100.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (90.2%)
Dry Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
72%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
73%
Vredestein Wintrac
90%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
65%
Vredestein Wintrac
87%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (91.5%)
Dry Lane Change
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
80%
Vredestein Wintrac
70%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
70%
Vredestein Wintrac
90%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 6 (89.1%)
Snow Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein Wintrac
70%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
83%
Vredestein Wintrac
77%
Best: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (93.0%)
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
Vredestein Wintrac
73%
Best: Pirelli Cinturato Winter (100.0%)
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
74%
Vredestein Wintrac
72%
Best: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%
Vredestein Wintrac
59%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (100.0%)
Best in category: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (91.0%)
Ice Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein Wintrac
86%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Ice Braking Abs
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
87%
Vredestein Wintrac
85%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ (91.0%)
Ice Lateral Guidance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
80%
Vredestein Wintrac
87%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (91.0%)
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein Wintrac
76%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
72%
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Best: Pirelli Cinturato Winter (90.0%)
Noise Interior
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
76%
Vredestein Wintrac
80%
Ride Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
88%
Vredestein Wintrac
63%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ (90.0%)
Best in category: Toyo Observe S944 (87.5%)
Economy
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
78%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein Wintrac
66%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
77%
Vredestein Wintrac
76%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (91.0%)
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
Vredestein Wintrac
55%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (96.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (92.7%)

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