Segment
1. Vredestein Wintrac Premium2. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ Premium
Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac vs. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Vredestein (53%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ has a better rating of 81% compared to 78% of the Vredestein Wintrac. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac was done in 2021, compared to 2020 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the Wintrac and the UltraGrip 9+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Wintrac is made - Hungary.
| # | Vredestein Wintrac | GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R16 | R14 - R16 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Vredestein Wintrac Very good2. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
2. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ 71 dB
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Vredestein Wintrac Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,4 | 2,7 | 2,4 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 2,5 |
| GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ Rating: Good | 1,7 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,7 | 2,5 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||
| Vredestein Wintrac Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | 2+ | 3+ | ||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ Rating: Good | 2 | 2- | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,9 | 2,0 | 2,6 | 2,0 | |
| Vredestein Wintrac Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,2 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 2,0 | |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ Rating: Good | 1,8 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 2,5 | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Vredestein Wintrac | 33,5 | 30,3 | |||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ | 35,2 | 27,5 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 8,7 | 9,6 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Vredestein Wintrac Rating: Very good | 8,1 | 7,8 | 8,5 | 8,2 | 7 | 9 | |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ Rating: Good | 7,5 | 8,0 | 6,8 | 7,8 | 8 | 6 | |
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