Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter: 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 Seiberling Seilberling Winter appear in 13 tests, 1 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 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 Seiberling Seilberling Winter 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 Seiberling Seilberling Winter 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 Seiberling Seilberling Winter's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear UltraGrip Performance PlusSeiberling Seilberling Winter
    SegmentPerformance WinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used121
    Best rank#1#17
    Avg rank6.826.5
    Latest test20232019
    Tire Lab Score92.8

    Tire Lab Score

    92.8
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance PlusSeiberling Seilberling WinterWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.8
    426
    Avg rank 30.0
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.5
    21
    No data
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.3
    444
    Avg rank 27.0
    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

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 30.0 for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 27.0 for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to no data for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus or Seiberling Seilberling Winter?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks higher on average than the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Seiberling Seilberling Winter 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 Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus shows better mileage performance than the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appears in 12 independent tests, Seiberling Seilberling Winter in 1, with 1 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 →