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 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
UltraGrip 9 is made in Slovenia and
Wintrac Pro+ is made in Netherlands/Hungary.