Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Superia Bluewin 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 Superia Bluewin UHP 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 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 Superia Bluewin 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 Superia Bluewin 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 Superia Bluewin UHP's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Superia Bluewin UHP |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 6.8 | 38.3 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.8 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Superia Bluewin UHP
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Superia Bluewin UHP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.8 426 | Avg rank 50.0 | 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 Superia Bluewin UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 50.0 for the Superia Bluewin UHP.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Superia Bluewin UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Superia Bluewin UHP.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Superia Bluewin UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Superia Bluewin UHP.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Superia Bluewin UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Superia Bluewin UHP.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Superia Bluewin UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Superia Bluewin UHP.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Superia Bluewin UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to no data for the Superia Bluewin UHP.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Superia Bluewin UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Superia Bluewin UHP.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus or Superia Bluewin UHP?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks higher on average than the Superia Bluewin UHP.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Superia Bluewin 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 Superia Bluewin UHP.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus shows better mileage performance than the Superia Bluewin UHP.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appears in 12 independent tests, Superia Bluewin UHP 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 →
