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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Tristar Snowpower UHP (2026)

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

9.0
R13 – R22
VS
Tristar Snowpower UHPBudget
TristarTristar

Snowpower UHP

R14 – R21
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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 (Tristar). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Tristar (0%). The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Tristar Snowpower UHP first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance+ and the Snowpower UHP were tested.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Tristar
Snowpower UHP
Number of tests
23
1
Best position
#1
#10
Average position
3.3
10.0
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
185
61

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+
91%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
52%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
73%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
36%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
52%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
45%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
68%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
64%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
58%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
75%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
71%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
83%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
85%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
80%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021235/55 R18View

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