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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1

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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

Best
Aquaplaning - cross
Adac 2017
Best
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Autobild 2017
Best
Dry braking
Autobild 2017
Best
Exterior noise
Autobild 2017
Best
Interior noise
Adac 2017
Best
Snow handling
Adac 2016
Best
Snow traction
Adac 2016
Best
Wet circle cornering
Adac 2017

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 WetDrySnow
Best values in test2+2+1
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-12+ 2-2+
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Source: reifenpresse.de
Name Points total
Best values in test100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-198,6
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test32,225,9
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-133,427,7
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test2+2+11-
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-12+ 22+3+
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Source: reifenpresse.de
ADAC Winter tyre test 2017 215/65 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #3 of 16
Name WetDrySnowIceNoiseWearFuel consumption
Best values in test2,12,01,92,33,10,51,4
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-12,22,42,62,53,1 2,01,4
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Source: www.adac.de
Name WetDrySnow
Best values in test1-2+1-
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-11- 21-
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Source: reifenpresse.de
Name WetDrySnow
Best values in test1-2+2+
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-12+22+
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GTÜ Winter tyre test 2017 235/55 R17
recommended
Ranked #2 of 8
Name Points totalWinterWetDryRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test203696544188
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1199666342158
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Source: www.gtue.de
Name
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
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Source: www.auto-motor-und-sport.de
Name WetDrySnow
Best values in test221-
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-12- 2 1-
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Source: www.reifentrends.de
Name Points totalWetDrySnowRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test10096,999,899100100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1999698,595,894,699,4
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk
Name WetDrySnowRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test100100100100100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-198,499,4100 98,498,8
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk
ADAC Winter tyre test 2016 225/45 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #4 of 13
Name WetDrySnowIceNoiseWearFuel consumption
Best values in test2,32,11,72,02,81,51,5
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-12,73,01,7 2,0 3,22,01,5
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Source: www.adac.de
Automotorsport Winter tyre test 2015 225/50 R17
highly recommended
Ranked #1 of 10
Name Points totalWetDrySnowEnviromental impact
Best values in test9,29,49,29,39,4
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-19,2 9,4 8,89,3 9,4
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GTÜ Winter tyre test 2015 225/50 R17
highly recommended
Ranked #2 of 8
Name Points totalWinterWetDryRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test205647046188
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-120364 694318 6
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Test ratings distribution

100% (5x)85% (6x)
Highly recommendedExemplaryTest winnerGoodRecommendedSatisfactory
2x2x1x2x2x2x

Ratings x Wheel size

R16R17R18
85% (1x)92.5% (6x)92.5% (4x)

Ratings x Width

215/xx Rxx225/xx Rxx235/xx Rxx245/xx Rxx
85% (1x)95% (6x)85% (2x)92.5% (2x)

FAQ

  1. Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?

    Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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