Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Semperit Master-Grip 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Semperit (75%). But when it comes to comparing Goodyear UltraGrip 9 and Semperit Master-Grip 2, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Master-Grip 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the UltraGrip 9 and the Master-Grip 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Semperit Master-Grip 2 also have C wet ratings. We also know where UltraGrip 9 is made - Slovenia.