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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. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
61%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
74%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
40%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
55%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
59%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
72%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
69%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
72%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
77%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
70%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
86%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
94%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
78%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
93%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
93%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021235/55 R18View

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