Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Kenda Wintergen 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda). Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kenda (18%). But when it comes to comparing Goodyear UltraGrip 9 and Kenda Wintergen 2, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was done in 2015, compared to 2018 when was the Kenda Wintergen 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2018 185/65 R15 test, where both the UltraGrip 9 and the Wintergen 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where UltraGrip 9 is made - Slovenia.