Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

Is the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 a good tire?

The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 appears in 6 independent comparative tire tests in our database. Across those results it earns a Tire Lab Score of 91/100 — rated "Excellent" among Winter tires. The score is a weighted average of its per-category performance relative to the winner of each test it entered, so a tire only scores highly by beating strong competition rather than by appearing in easy tests.

Where it shines. Across published test rankings the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 is consistently competitive in wet braking and snow traction. In wet braking specifically it averages a #4.0 finish across 6 ranked results, including 1 outright win. Wet braking is the single most safety-relevant number in any tire test, so it carries the heaviest weight in the score above.

Where it gives ground. Testers place the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 mid-pack for dry braking and cabin noise. That is not a fault so much as a design trade-off: compound and tread patterns that chase one discipline almost always concede something in another, and the tables below show exactly which tests drove that result.

Who should buy it. Drivers who see real winter conditions will get the most out of the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2, and it remains usable year-round in mild climates. Before buying, check the size you need is actually offered — performance varies between sizes, and test results are published for one specific size at a time. The full test-by-test breakdown and price comparison below let you confirm both.