Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ vs. Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (2026)

If you're choosing between these two Goodyear winter tyres, think of it this way: the UltraGrip 9 is the grip-focused choice — it stops shorter in the wet, handles more precisely on dry roads, and has an extensive real-world record to back it up. It's the tyre for drivers who want the maximum safety buffer in mixed wet-winter conditions. The UltraGrip 9+ is the all-rounder refinement — it's quieter, slightly more comfortable, better on snow and aquaplaning, and more fuel-efficient. Owners frequently forget they're on winter tyres in mild wet and dry weather, which speaks to how unobtrusive it is. For most everyday drivers in Central European winters, the UG9+ is the more complete daily choice. For drivers in coastal or Atlantic climates where rain dominates and snow is rare, the UltraGrip 9's wet grip credentials remain hard to argue against.