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Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance

Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow
Type: / Winter
What people think:
Price/Quality Comfort Dry Performance Treadwear Handling Wet Performance Snow/Ice Performance
What we think:
PASSENGER GRIP HANDLING BRAKING SPORT PERFORMANCE TRACTION
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Popularity of the model 22:
  • Year of manufacture.
  • The premium brand factor .
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  • The number of times the tire was involved in professional tire tests.
  • The fact of the tire being on the bestseller lists on such reputed websites as amazon, tirerack, oponeo, simpletire, and others.
  • The number of tire types and sizes .

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Value, average: 27

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Key Facts

  • Official web page
  • Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.
  • This tire has been replaced by 🏁 Goodyear / UltraGrip Performance 2
  • Available Sizes in Line: 25
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • BMW 5 Series VII (G30/G31) [2016 .. 2020]
    • • Volkswagen Touareg II (CR) [2018 .. 2023]
    • • Audi Q7 4M Facelift [2019 .. 2023]
    • • Ford Puma II (J2K) [2019 .. 2023]
    • • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer F45 [2014 .. 2018]
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Summary

We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:

Reasons to buy vote if agree

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– The proud owners said that these tires had outstanding ride comfort, smoothness and were quiet.
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– The drivers said this tire exceeded their expectations, especially in terms of wet traction and hydroplaning resistance.
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– The tire's price is considered by many as well worth it for the performance.
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– Some satisfied drivers wrote that this tire had tons of grip on snow, and he felt extremely safe.
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– The tire is expensive, according to the reviewers.
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Summary

Description

Our best ultra high-performance tire for powerful winter traction and handling in freezing rain, snow, slush, and ice.

  • Winter Braking (Numerous sipes with biting edges help provide superior braking power on hard-packed snow and ice)
  • Snow Traction (Saw-shaped center rib helps grip snow-covered roads for enhanced snow traction)
  • Winter Traction (Optimized polymer blend and silica tread compound help maintain flexibility and provide consistent grip at low temperatures)
  • Ultra Wet Traction (Directional tread pattern helps channel water away from the tire surface for confident grip on wet and slushy roads)

Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance Latest News

  • Aug 26, 2014
    Video

    Tyre Goodyear Ultragrip 8 Performance

    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 8 is an upper premium class winter tyre designed for passanger. If you expect highest performance with handling and maximum grip at low temperatures this tyre will suit you best. UltraGrip Performance 8 is a high performance tyre made for high performance driving.

  • Sep 06, 2012
    Video

    Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance Launch Video

    Goodyear launch the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance - a high performance winter tyre for sizes 16" and above which replaces the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 2.

Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Goodyear / UltraGrip 8 Performance
Car Type
Season
Winter
Rim Diameter
15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 "
Width
195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 285 mm
Aspect Ratio
35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
H (max 130 mph) ... V (max 149 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Goodyear / UltraGrip 8 Performance Sizes & Specifications

Note! Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.

Rim Model Size Index Features Max load Overall diameter Load range Tread depth Revs per mile Measured rim width Section width Max inflation pressure Sidewall styling Utqg Approved rim width Price
R16 195/55 R16 87H 195/55 R16 87H 1,201 24.4 SL 10.0 857.0 6.0 7.9 51 BW 5.5 - 7.0
R16 205/60 R16 92H 205/60 R16 92H
R16 205/65 R16 95H 205/65 R16 95H
R16 215/55 R16 93H 215/55 R16 93H
R16 215/60 R16 99V XL 215/60 R16 99V XL
R16 235/60 R16 100H 235/60 R16 100H 1,764 27.1 SL 11.0 772.0 7.0 9.5 51 BW 6.5 - 8.5
R17 205/45 R17 88V XL 205/45 R17 88V XL
R17 205/50 R17 93V XL 205/50 R17 93V XL 1,433 25.1 XL 11.0 832.0 6.5 8.4 50 BW 5.5 - 7.5
R17 215/45 R17 91V XL 215/45 R17 91V XL 1,356 24.7 XL 11.0 846.0 7.0 8.4 50 BW 7.0 - 8.0
R17 215/50 R17 95V XL 215/50 R17 95V XL
R17 215/55 R17 98V XL 215/55 R17 98V XL 1,653 26.3 XL 11.0 795.0 7.0 8.9 50 BW 6.0 - 7.5
R17 215/60 R17 96H 215/60 R17 96H
R17 225/45 R17 91H 225/45 R17 91H
R17 225/45 R17 94V XL 225/45 R17 94V XL 1,477 25.0 XL 11.0 837.0 7.5 8.9 50 BW 7.0 - 8.5
R17 225/50 R17 98V XL 225/50 R17 98V XL
R17 225/55 R17 97H 225/55 R17 97H
R17 235/45 R17 97V XL 235/45 R17 97V XL 1,609 25.4 XL 11.0 824.0 8.0 9.3 50 BW 7.5 - 9.0
R17 245/45 R17 99V XL 245/45 R17 99V XL 1,709 25.7 XL 10.0 814.0 8.0 9.6 50 BW 7.5 - 9.0
R18 225/40 R18 92V 225/40 R18 92V
R18 225/40 R18 92V 225/40 R18 92V
R18 235/50 R18 101V XL 235/50 R18 101V XL 1,819 27.3 XL 11.0 766.0 7.5 9.7 50 BW 6.5 - 8.5
R18 245/45 R18 100H XL 245/45 R18 100H XL
R18 245/45 R18 100V XL 245/45 R18 100V XL 1,764 26.7 XL 11.0 784.0 8.0 9.6 50 BW 7.5 - 9.0
R18 255/60 R18 108H 255/60 R18 108H 2,205 30.0 SL 11.0 696.0 7.5 10.2 51 BW 7.0 - 9.0
R20 285/45 R20 112V XL 285/45 R20 112V XL 2,469 XL 11.0 695.0 9.5 11.2 50 BW 9.0 - 10.5

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  • Aug 26, 2014
    Video

    Tyre Goodyear Ultragrip 8 Performance

    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 8 is an upper premium class winter tyre designed for passanger. If you expect highest performance with handling and maximum grip at low temperatures this tyre will suit you best. UltraGrip Performance 8 is a high performance tyre made for high performance driving.

  • Sep 06, 2012
    Video

    Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance Launch Video

    Goodyear launch the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance - a high performance winter tyre for sizes 16" and above which replaces the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 2.

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