Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appear in 13 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricBlacklion Snow Pioneer BW56Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    SegmentWinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used112
    Best rank#6#1
    Avg rank30.86.8
    Latest test20192023
    Tire Lab Score92.8

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    92.8
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBlacklion Snow Pioneer BW56Goodyear UltraGrip Performance PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 39.0
    Avg rank 5.8
    426
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    ☀️DryNo data
    Avg rank 7.5
    21
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 4.3
    444
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 7.0
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 6.7
    41
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 7.8
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 9.6
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 39.0 for the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56.

    ☀️ Dry: Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56.

    ❄️ Snow: Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56.

    🧊 Ice: Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56.

    📏 Mileage: Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to no data for the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56.

    🔋 Efficiency: Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks higher on average than the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks better than the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus shows better mileage performance than the Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Blacklion Snow Pioneer BW56 appears in 1 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus in 12, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →