Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT

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Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT Tire Review
Winter Tire

The Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT is a tire that answers the need for strong grip and traction with changing winter weathers and road conditions. With Goodyear Winter Reactive Technology and a unique Winter Grip compound molded into the tread pattern, this tire effectively channels water and slush away from the footprint to resist hydroplaning while providing better traction on wet, snow, and icy roads.

This tire incorporates two siping systems (click picture to the left for a detailed view), in the tread design to further improve winter traction. The first is the angled 3D TreadLock technology sipes within the shoulder blocks, which enhances grip on wet and snow, especially when cornering. The second one is the lateral 2D sipes within the center blocks, which increases the tire’s starting and stopping power on both snow and ice.

The Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT also features a rim protector that shields the wheel from accidental curb damage and is created to allow the insertion of metal studs. (Before fitting studs in to your tires, however, it’s best to consult state and local laws for proper use and possible limitations.)

The Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT is available in a wide array of sizes, with width ranging from 195-255mm and rim diameter ranging from 14”-19”. With the given sizes, this tire is most suitable for mid-range to bulky cars such as sedans, minivans, crossover vehicles, SUVs, and light trucks.

Being able to pass the industry’s tough snow requirements, this snow radial is branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol. Its MSRP starts at roughly $100 and varies depending on your chosen size and preferred vendor.


Tire Test Results

Good traction isn’t the only thing a driver needs for secure and comfortable winter rides. Through our aggressive and rigorous test, we try to discover what else this tire has to offer. Here’s what we found out:

Pros

• The tire performs very well in dry, wet, slush, and snow, be it light, relatively deep, or packed.
• It offers excellent handling, stability, and braking despite rough and aggressive driving in all conditions.
• It grips snow very well and corners smoothly, inspiring confidence in drivers of all levels.
• The tire starts and stops with ease, and the stopping appears shorter compared to other models.

Cons

• The tire can produce noise on dry roads (to be expected from a winter tire).
• Its traction is very good on ice but just slightly behind others in this category.

Conclusion

In the end, the only faults we can find in the Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT are the noise it produces on dry roads and just slightly weaker ice traction than similar models. Otherwise, it offers great handling, stability, and overall winter traction. It specifically shines when used on fluffy and packed snow. If you live in areas where snow tends to pile up, then this tire is one of the best options for you. 

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Similar Winter Tires
Michelin X-Ice Xi3
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60
Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3

​Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT Tire Sizes

15"
195/65R15 91S

16"
205/55R16 94T
205/60R16 92T
215/60R16 95T
215/65R16 98S
225/60R16 98S
225/65R16 100S
235/60R16 100S
235/65R16 103S

17"
215/45R17 87T
215/50R17 95T
215/55R17 94T
215/65R17 99S
225/45R17 94T
225/50R17 94T
225/55R17 101T
225/60R17 99S
225/65R17 102S
235/55R17 99T
235/60R17 102S

18"
225/45R18 91T
225/55R18 98T
235/45R18 94T
235/50R18 97T
235/55R18 100T
235/60R18 107T
235/65R18 106S
245/60R18 105S
255/55R18 109S

19"
235/55R19 101T
245/55R19 103S

20"
275/55R20 113S

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