Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2: 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 and Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 2 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 Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus's brand, sizing or price
Choose Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.8 | 4.0 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.8 | 95.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.8 426 | Avg rank 4.0 42 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.5 21 | Avg rank 4.8 12 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.3 444 | Avg rank 4.0 21 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 41 | Avg rank 4.2 22 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.8 | Avg rank 5.0 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.6 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 7.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 7.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 6.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 9.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus or Pirelli P Zero Winter 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appears in 12 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →