Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV and Vredestein Wintrac Pro appear in 36 tests, 3 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 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 Performance Plus SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Wintrac Pro still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 32 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91 | 90.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 41 | Avg rank 6.1 7912 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.4 12 | Avg rank 5.4 357 | Tie |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 6.6 5106 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 1 | Avg rank 6.4 424 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 3.7 545 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 6.1 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 5.4 and 5.4.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.6 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to no data for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to no data for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV or Vredestein Wintrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV ranks better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV appears in 4 independent tests, Vredestein Wintrac Pro in 32, with 3 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 →
