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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 37 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%
Dry braking
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
99%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%
Dry driving behavior
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
96%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%
Safety
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
95%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Dry handling
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
99%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Dry handling - objective
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
97%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
92%
Dry lane changing
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
100%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Dry steering response
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
100%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Wet
Confidence
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
93%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
90%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
94%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Wet braking
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
90%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Wet circle cornering
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
94%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Wet handling
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
94%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Wet handling - objective
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
93%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Snow
Confidence
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
96%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
94%
Snow braking
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Snow handling
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
96%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
90%
Snow traction
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
97%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Snow cornering
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
97%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
93%
Snow handling - objective
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
90%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Ice
Confidence
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Ice braking
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
99%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
97%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
93%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Exterior noise
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
88%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%
Interior noise
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
97%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Noise/Komfort
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
93%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
99%
Comfort
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
94%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Costs
Confidence
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
92%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Fuel efficiency
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
99%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Mileage
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
90%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
97%
Price/value
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
80%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%
Rolling resistance
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
98%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
98%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 12 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2019185/65 R15View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2018205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2016185/65 R15View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2015185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2015185/60 R15View

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