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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (2026)

GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Arctic 2

7.0
R13
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

8.8
R13 – R22
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Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by GoodYear, which is a brand from USA. In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 88% compared to 70% of the GoodYear UltraGrip Arctic 2. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Arctic 2 was done in 2026, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Arctic 2
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
3
23
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
4.0
3.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
—
185

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 Performance+
78%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
74%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
69%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Ice
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%

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