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Comparison: Vredestein Snowtrac 5 vs. Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (2026)

6 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Vredestein (67%). But when it comes to comparing Vredestein Snowtrac 5 and Goodyear UltraGrip 9, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Snowtrac 5 and the UltraGrip 9 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Snowtrac 5 is made in Netherlands and UltraGrip 9 is made in Slovenia.

Test Profile

Vredestein
Snowtrac 5
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Number of tests
12
17
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
12.6
3.6
Latest test
2019
2020
Available sizes
57
41

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
71%
Vredestein
Snowtrac 5
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Wet Braking
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
67%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
83%
Wet Handling
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
71%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Wet Circle Cornering
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
73%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
73%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
69%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
89%
Vredestein
Snowtrac 5
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Dry Braking
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
82%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
75%
Dry Handling
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
89%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Dry Lane Change
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
90%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
95%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
84%
Vredestein
Snowtrac 5
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Snow Braking
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
85%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Snow Traction
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
84%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Snow Handling
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
79%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
67%
Snow Circle Cornering
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
86%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
74%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
82%
Vredestein
Snowtrac 5
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Ice Braking Abs
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
83%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
80%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
70%
Vredestein
Snowtrac 5
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Noise Exterior
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
61%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
75%
Noise Interior
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
67%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Ride Comfort
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
81%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Economy
Confidence
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
78%
Vredestein
Snowtrac 5
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Rolling Resistance
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
80%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Fuel Efficiency
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
88%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Mileage
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
65%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View
ADACADAC
Winter
2019185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018205/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2018205/55 R16View

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