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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Continental (90%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 94% compared to 90% of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance+ and the WinterContact TS 870 P were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Number of tests
23
29
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.3
3.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
185
222

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 31 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Dry Handling Objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Dry handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Dry driving behavior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
96%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Wet handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
96%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
96%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Snow handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
94%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
94%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
96%
Exterior Noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
70%

Tread pattern comparison

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2025215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023205/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2021225/40 R18View

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