Pros and cons
- Exceptional handling on the wet
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Sizes
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 is made in 99 sizes, starting from 195/50 R15 up to 275/40 R22.
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 is ranked #61 of 943 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Sportscars 2018, GTÜ 2017, and other organizations. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from USA. It is made in total of 99 sizes, 195/50 R15 being the smallest and 275/40 R22 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 15 times, first test was carried in 2015. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 replaced an older model - GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 got replaced by a newer model - GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+. This model received the best possible rating in 5 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 88% of Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 has "B" wet grip rating and most (63%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise is a strong quality of Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 51% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to ALPIN 5, which is a tyre from Michelin (France) and has a rating of 50%, compared to 61% of the Goodyear in question. There was a braking test that featured both Michelin ALPIN 5 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 held by autobild in 2017. On the wet, the Michelin stopped from 80km/h earlier than the Goodyear - 33,3m, whereas the Goodyear took 33,4m to come to a full stop. On the snow, we can see that Goodyear stopped earlier at the 27,7m mark, compared to 28,7m of the Michelin.
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Timeline
2015
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 was tested 2x (Automotorsport,...) and won the Automotorsport 225/50 R17 test.
2016
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 was tested 5x (Autoexpress,...) and won the Autoexpress 225/45 R17 test.
2017
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 was tested 7x (ADAC,...) and won the Autobild 225/55 R17 test.
2018
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 was tested 1x (Sportscars)
2019
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 got replaced by GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
Achievements
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 in tyre tests
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1, a premium segment tyre, has been tested by some of Europe's most respected organizations over a range of dimensions and winter conditions. The first test dates back to 2015 and the latest one was conducted in 2018. The tyre had an overall rating of 89%, which is a very good result for a premium segment tyre. The tyre performed well across most tests with its best result achieved in the Autobild Winter tyre test in 2017 for the 225/55 R17 dimension and its worst result achieved in the Autoexpress Winter tyre test in 2017 for the 225/45 R17 dimension. In some tests, the tyre was not rated by the testers. The tyre won two out of the eight tests it participated in, while it was recommended or highly recommended in six other tests. In addition, the tyre was best in specific disciplines in two ADAC winter tyre tests, one in 2016 and another in 2017.
All tyre tests where Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 was featured:
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 2+ | 2- | 2+ | ||||
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| Best values in test | 100 | ||||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 98,6 | ||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,2 | 25,9 | |||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 33,4 | 27,7 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 2,0 | 1,9 | 2,3 | 3,1 | 0,5 | 1,4 |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 2,2 | 2,4 | 2,6 | 2,5 | 3,1 | 2,0 | 1,4 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 1- | 2 | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 203 | 69 | 65 | 44 | 18 | 8 | |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 199 | 66 | 63 | 42 | 15 | 8 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2 | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 2- | 2 | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 100 | 96,9 | 99,8 | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 99 | 96 | 98,5 | 95,8 | 94,6 | 99,4 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 98,4 | 99,4 | 100 | 98,4 | 98,8 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 2,3 | 2,1 | 1,7 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 1,5 | 1,5 |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 2,7 | 3,0 | 1,7 | 2,0 | 3,2 | 2,0 | 1,5 |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,2 | 9,4 | 9,2 | 9,3 | 9,4 | ||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 9,2 | 9,4 | 8,8 | 9,3 | 9,4 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 205 | 64 | 70 | 46 | 18 | 8 | |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 203 | 64 | 69 | 43 | 18 | 6 | |
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (5x) | 85% (6x) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly recommended | Exemplary | Test winner | Good | Recommended | Satisfactory |
| 2x | 2x | 1x | 2x | 2x | 2x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R16 | R17 | R18 |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 92.5% (6x) | 92.5% (4x) |
Ratings x Width
| 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx |
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| 85% (1x) | 95% (6x) | 85% (2x) | 92.5% (2x) |
FAQ
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.