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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ vs. Vredestein Wintrac (2026)

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip 9+

R14 – R16
VS
Vredestein WintracPremium
VredesteinVredestein

Wintrac

6.7
R15 – R18
4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Vredestein (67%). The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Vredestein Wintrac first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the UltraGrip 9+ and the Wintrac were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein
Wintrac
Number of tests
7
11
Best position
#2
#3
Average position
4.7
8.4
Latest test
2022
2024
Available sizes
37
43

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein Wintrac
77%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%
Vredestein Wintrac
83%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
88%
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
82%
Vredestein Wintrac
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
92%
Vredestein Wintrac
61%
Dry Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
72%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
73%
Vredestein Wintrac
90%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
65%
Vredestein Wintrac
87%
Dry Lane Change
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
80%
Vredestein Wintrac
70%
Dry Steering Reaction
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
70%
Vredestein Wintrac
90%
Snow Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein Wintrac
70%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
83%
Vredestein Wintrac
77%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
Vredestein Wintrac
73%
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
74%
Vredestein Wintrac
72%
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%
Vredestein Wintrac
59%
Ice Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein Wintrac
86%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Ice Braking Abs
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
87%
Vredestein Wintrac
85%
Ice Lateral Guidance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
80%
Vredestein Wintrac
87%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein Wintrac
76%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
72%
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Noise Interior
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
76%
Vredestein Wintrac
80%
Ride Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
88%
Vredestein Wintrac
63%
Economy
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
78%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Vredestein Wintrac
66%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
77%
Vredestein Wintrac
76%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
Vredestein Wintrac
55%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2021195/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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