Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests

    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 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 and Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic appear in 9 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 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 tests.

    How the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, 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 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?

    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used63
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.43.8
    Latest test20252019
    Tire Lab Score90.890.3

    Tire Lab Score

    90.8
    Excellent · Winter
    90.3
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2Goodyear UltraGrip Ice ArcticWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.3
    222
    Avg rank 3.5
    11
    Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.9
    11
    Avg rank 3.3
    11
    Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.4
    12
    Avg rank 3.7
    3
    Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.6
    212
    Avg rank 3.4
    2
    Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.4
    No data
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.3
    21
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.9 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 4.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 3.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 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.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 appears in 6 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic in 3.

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