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Pros and cons
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Short braking distance on ice
- Very good on wet roads
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Sizes
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 is made in 39 sizes, starting from 155/65 R14 up to 205/60 R16.
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show prices Goodyear UltraGrip 9 is ranked #76 of 943 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Használtautó.hu 2020, ADAC 2019, and other organizations. Goodyear UltraGrip 9 belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from USA. However, this particular model is made in Slovenia. It is made in total of 39 sizes, 155/65 R14 being the smallest and 205/60 R16 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 17 times, first test was carried in 2015. Goodyear UltraGrip 9 replaced an older model - Goodyear UltraGrip 8. This model received the best possible rating in 3 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has "C" wet grip rating and most (50%) of the dimensions has "E" fuel-saving rating. Noise is a strong quality of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 79% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone (Japan) and has a rating of 92%, compared to 76% of the Goodyear in question. There was a braking test that featured both Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 and Goodyear UltraGrip 9 held by autobild in 2020. On the wet, the Goodyear stopped from 80km/h in 15,8m, whereas the competing Bridgestone took longer to stop - 16,4m. The results repeat on the dry, where the Goodyear stopped earlier at the 15,3m mark, compared to 15,4m of the Bridgestone.
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Timeline
2015
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was tested 3x (Autobild,...)
2016
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was tested 5x (ADAC,...) and won the ADAC 185/65 R15 test.
2017
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was tested 1x (ADAC)
2018
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was tested 6x (ADAC,...)
2019
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was tested 1x (ADAC)
2020
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was tested 1x (Használtautó.hu) and won the Használtautó.hu 205/55 R16 test.
Achievements
Best
Aquaplaning - cross
Adac 2019
Ace 2018
Adac 2017
Best
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Adac 2019
Ace 2018
Adac 2017
Best
Snow traction
Adac 2018
Automotorsport 2018
Autobild 2018
Best
Wet circle cornering
Adac 2018
Automotorsport 2018
Best
Interior noise
Adac 2019
Best
Comfort
Automotorsport 2018
Best
Snow handling
Autobild 2018
Best
Wet handling
Ace 2018
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 in tyre tests
The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 is a premium segment tyre that consistently performs well in tests, with an overall rating of 89%. In the 2020 Használtautó.hu Winter tyre test 205/55 R16, the UltraGrip 9 ranked first among 16 tyres, showcasing its superior performance in winter conditions. Furthermore, in the ADAC Winter tyre test 2019 185/65 R15, this tyre achieved some of the best-in-test values for Aquaplaning (cross and longitudinal), Ice Braking, and Interior Noise. The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has also performed impressively in tests conducted in 2018 and previous years, demonstrating its reliability and effectiveness as a premium winter tyre.
All tyre tests where Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was featured:
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on ice | ||||
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| Best values in test | 13,9 | 14,8 | 16,4 | ||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 15,3 | 15,8 | 18,5 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,8 | 2,1 | 1,9 | 2,2 | 2,6 | 1,5 | 1,6 |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 1,9 | 2,5 | 3,1 | 2,5 | 2,7 | 2,5 | 2,2 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,7 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,4 | 3,2 | 1,5 | 1,6 |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 2,2 | 2,6 | 2,8 | 2,5 | 3,5 | 1,5 | 1,8 |
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,1 | ||||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 8,2 | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 206 | 67 | 68 | 43 | 19 | 8 | 10 |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 191 | 57 | 68 | 40 | 17 | 3 | 6 |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,3 | 27 | |||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 35,5 | 27 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 2 | 2- | 1 | 2 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2,1 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,3 | 3,0 | 1,0 | 1,7 |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 2,1 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,5 | 3,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,7 | 1,7 | 2,1 | 3,0 | 1,5 | 1,7 |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 1,9 | 2,4 | 2,7 | 2,4 | 3,1 | 2,0 | 2,1 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 2+ | 1 | |||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 2- | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 412 | 142 | 127 | 143 | 25 | 10 | |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 376 | 127 | 117 | 132 | 22 | 9 | |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 101 | 100 | 103,3 | 100,3 | |||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 99,1 | 97,8 | 100 | 99,5 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,2 | 2,8 | 1 | 1,5 |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 1,8 | 2,5 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 1,5 |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 25 | |||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 36,1 | 25 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 36,8 | 27,7 | |||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 36,9 | 28,6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 1 | 2- | 2+ | 2 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 415 | 144 | 136 | 144 | |||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 | 384 | 135 | 135 | 114 | |||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (3x) | 85% (10x) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly recommended | Exemplary | Recommended | Recommended | Good | Satisfactory |
| 2x | 1x | 3x | 1x | 4x | 2x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R14 | R15 | R16 |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 87.1% (7x) | 91% (5x) |
Ratings x Width
| 175/xx Rxx | 185/xx Rxx | 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 88% (5x) | 85% (2x) | 91% (5x) |
FAQ
Where is Goodyear UltraGrip 9 made?
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 is made in Slovenia.