Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 - User reviews

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shoemaker
4.5
I drove in various types of cars.. with ESP and without, with ABS and without. Tyres that I have used were always new and good brand. My wife has a Scoda fabia 1.2 with ABS and Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 fitted. Tyres on dry road are ok but on every winter surface with just a bit of braking they slip and the ABS turns on immediately. I was very disappointed with Goodyear Ultra Grip 8. Driving with speeds of 20-30MPH's is quite risky already. To sum up, I am not fully satisfied with Ultra Grip 8.

Additional information

Distance made:2000 - 5000 miles
Place of use:usually in the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface5
The grip on wet surface5
The grip on snow and slush3
Driving comfort
Noise level5
Bump absorption5
Other
Tyre appearance5
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
G
4.5
good tyre, slight side slip on corners in wet

Additional information

Distance made:below 2000 miles
Place of use:usually outside the city
Driving style:calm
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface5
The grip on wet surface5
The grip on snow and slush5
Driving comfort
Noise level5
Bump absorption5
Other
Tyre appearance1
Frequent failuresYes
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
Lomax19
4.4

Translation

Ideal for a road. Great traction.

Additional information

Distance made:5000 - 10000 miles
Place of use:usually in the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface5
The grip on wet surface5
The grip on snow and slush4
Driving comfort
Noise level4
Bump absorption5
Other
Tyre appearance5
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
Lucas
4.4
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 is really worth recommending. It's very quiet, even better than my summer tyres with Yokohama. No problems with the loss of tracktion in low temperatures or any problems with electonic systems (ESP, ABS) for that matter. No wobbling or wibes transfered through the steering column. I have had the Ultra Grip 8 for six months now on my Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8. In my opinion, all the negative opinions about this Goodyears are ungrounded. If it pulls or wobbles it is not the tyre but your car and the lack of proper service.

Additional information

Distance made:2000 - 5000 miles
Place of use:usually in the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface4
The grip on wet surface4
The grip on snow and slush4
Driving comfort
Noise level5
Bump absorption5
Other
Tyre appearance5
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy5
Feathering, durability5
Armagedon
4.4
The Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 is a decent tyre, although the fringe looks a bit small and hence I had some doubts about it. I fitted the whole set, together with new rims, on a Mazda 323F. They are quiet and the car handles really well on dry, slush and snow. I haven't tried them on ice, but I think this should be an issue here. The older brother, the Ultra Grip 7, also scores quite well. The Ultra Grip is definitely good value for money.

Additional information

Distance made:below 2000 miles
Place of use:usually in the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface4
The grip on wet surface5
The grip on snow and slush4
Driving comfort
Noise level5
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability3
arthur
4.4
I bought a set of Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 three weeks ago. After having them balanced, the guy who fitted them said they doesn't look even to him. And yes, I put the wheels on and it seemed as they were ractangular. The were a little bit better the next day and the place I bought them from said that it will adjust, because of the soft compound. Still by this day when driving around 25mph i can feel a little bouncing. I haven't had a change to use them in snow, but their ok in the mud. I think I might file a complaint, maybe it wasn';t strored properly.

Additional information

Distance made:below 2000 miles
Place of use:usually in the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface4
The grip on wet surface4
The grip on snow and slush4
Driving comfort
Noise level5
Bump absorption5
Other
Tyre appearance5
Frequent failuresYes
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
majk
4.4

Translation

Best tank where previously ridden. I always trusted Debica, but from the foundation GY have a new love :) The first thing that is noticeable is silence in the car as opposed to cheaper tyres. I think it's worth sometimes throw more money.

Additional information

Distance made:more than 15000 miles
Place of use:usually in the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface4
The grip on wet surface4
The grip on snow and slush5
Driving comfort
Noise level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
Pierre-o
4.4
The tyre bought in February went hollow in October. The tyre man had to force it back in to position using inner tube (which ment another visit to the fitting station and another 50 punds spent). How about the drive? I haven't had a chance to try them in deep snow, yet. On ice this Goodyear behaves like Debica Frigo 2. Because the Ultra Grip 8 is within the price bracket of premium class, then I don't regret buying them.

Additional information

Distance made:2000 - 5000 miles
Place of use:usually in the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:No

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface5
The grip on wet surface5
The grip on snow and slush4
Driving comfort
Noise level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
BOLO
4.4

Translation

Tyres bought from a friends recommendation and was not disappointed recommendable if you care about your safety :)

Additional information

Distance made:below 2000 miles
Place of use:in terrain + in the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface4
The grip on wet surface4
The grip on snow and slush4
Driving comfort
Noise level5
Bump absorption5
Other
Tyre appearance5
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
Dylski Downhill Racing Team
4.2

Translation

Great tire winter tyre by far the best on the market. Most importantly tire is very predictable and you can easily sense the moment of loss of adhesion.

Additional information

Distance made:below 2000 miles
Place of use:all terrain and outside the city
Driving style:calm
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface5
The grip on wet surface5
The grip on snow and slush4
Driving comfort
Noise level3
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance5
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
Total rating of the tyre
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