Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 (2026)

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 (83%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 72% 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.