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Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501Budget
KendaKenda

Wintergen 2 KR501

0.7
R13 – R20
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

9.0
R15 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kenda (7%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 7% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Wintergen 2 KR501 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
6
23
Best position
#8
#1
Average position
33.2
3.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
342
176

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
49%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Wet handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
33%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
55%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
44%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Wet circle cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
51%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow traction
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Exterior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Interior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Dry braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
53%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Dry handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
25%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Mileage
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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