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

Goodyear UltraGrip 9Premium
GoodyearGoodyear

UltraGrip 9

R14 – R16
VS
Semperit Speed-Grip 2Budget
SemperitSemperit

Speed-Grip 2

R16 – R17
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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 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 Speed-Grip 2, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2016 205/55 R16 test, where both the UltraGrip 9 and the Speed-Grip 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where UltraGrip 9 is made - Slovenia.

Test Profile

Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Semperit
Speed-Grip 2
Number of tests
17
6
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.6
5.5
Latest test
2020
2016
Available sizes
41
4

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 - cross
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Wet braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Wet handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
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%

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Mutual tests

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

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