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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the Cinturato Winter 2 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 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
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Wet Braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
71%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
53%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (100.0%)
Best in category: Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ (91.0%)
Dry Performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
54%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
74%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Dry Braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Dry Handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
59%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
67%
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
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Snow Braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%
Snow Traction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Snow Handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
54%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (100.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (91.9%)
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
62%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
71%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
73%
Ride Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
51%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
69%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 7 (100.0%)
Economy
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
73%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
73%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
73%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (96.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 6 (84.5%)

Performance spider chart

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