Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV appear in 14 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Continental WinterContact TS 860 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 10 tests.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 4 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 Continental WinterContact TS 860 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV 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 prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 860 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 10 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91 | 91 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 860 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.3 74 | Avg rank 5.1 41 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.4 531 | Avg rank 5.4 12 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 452 | Avg rank 5.5 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.0 11 | No data | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 32 | Avg rank 5.6 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.7 1 | No data | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.4 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV |
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.1 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.4 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.0 for the Continental WinterContact TS 860.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to no data for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.4 for the Continental WinterContact TS 860.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 860 or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV ranks better than the Continental WinterContact TS 860.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 860 appears in 10 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
