Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP: 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 Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP appear in 13 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 takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 and Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP 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 prefer the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | UHP |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #16 |
| Avg rank | 6.8 | 31.0 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.8 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.8 426 | Avg rank 36.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.5 21 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.3 444 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 41 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.8 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.6 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 36.0 for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus or Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks higher on average than the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks better than the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus shows better mileage performance than the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appears in 12 independent tests, Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP in 1.
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