Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV and Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic appear in 4 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 3 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Latest test | — | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.4 | 90.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 3.5 11 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 3.7 3 | Tie |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 3.4 2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
Both tires perform similarly in snow, with average ranks of 3.7 and 3.7.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV or Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →