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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 65% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance+ and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
71%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
75%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
53%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (100.0%)
Best in category: Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ (91.0%)
Dry Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
74%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
54%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
67%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
59%
Dry Lane Change
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
50%
Dry Steering Reaction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
33%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (96.7%)
Snow Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
54%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (100.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
91%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (91.9%)
Comfort & Noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
71%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
62%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
73%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
Ride Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
69%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
51%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 7 (100.0%)
Economy
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
73%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
73%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
73%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
88%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (96.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 6 (84.5%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

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