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Comparison: Cooper WeatherMaster SA2 vs. Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (2026)

Cooper WeatherMaster SA2Upper-middle
CooperCooper

WeatherMaster SA2

R17
VS
Goodyear UltraGrip 9Premium
GoodyearGoodyear

UltraGrip 9

R14 – R16
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Cooper (0%). But when it comes to comparing Cooper WeatherMaster SA2 and Goodyear UltraGrip 9, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2016 205/55 R16 test, where both the WeatherMaster SA2 and the UltraGrip 9 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Cooper
WeatherMaster SA2
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Number of tests
7
17
Best position
#8
#1
Average position
14.3
3.6
Latest test
2017
2020
Available sizes
1
41

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Dry braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Dry driving behavior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Dry performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Dry handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Wet
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Wet braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Wet handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Wet performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Snow
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Snow traction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Snow braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Snow handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
69%
Snow performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
72%
Comfort
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
73%
Exterior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Interior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Costs
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Mileage
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Ice
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Ice braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Ice lateral guidance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2015185/60 R15View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2015185/65 R15View

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