Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 - User reviews

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Matt
4.2
Hello. To be fair I have only had these tyres for a moth and haven't done more than 2k miles. However, I had a chance to test the Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 on the motorway, in the mountains and on the wet. This really is an excellent tyre when it comes to the level of noise (considering this is a Winter tyre) - it is definitely less noisy than some of the Summer tyres. Apart from that, very good handling both on wet and dry surfaces. I haven't had a chance to check their behaviour in snow, but somehow I expect nothing but the best performance. What is more, the rolling resitance is quite low as well.

Additional information

Distance made:2000 - 5000 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 absorption3
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
cesar
4.2
I've done about 5,000 miles in different weather conditions (including snow, ice and slush) and I honestly can't say anything bad about it. The Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 sticks to the road whatever the road conditions are. I drive fast and dynamically and I hate it when the car sways because of the soft sidewall. Apart from that, everything's fine.

Additional information

Distance made:5000 - 10000 miles
Place of use:usually outside 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 level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance5
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
Respo
4.2

Translation

Great tires. So far the best we've had so far with winter tires.

Additional information

Distance made:5000 - 10000 miles
Place of use:usually outside 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 level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance5
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability3
Loopy
4.2
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 are very good tyres. I made just about 250 miles on them mainly in the city and they behave perfectly. I did not notice any faults for now. They did not lose the grip even once and I was in very different places and there was a huge frost. The ABS did not turn even once, but there was no need because I am a calm driver and I feel very comfortable and safe wile driving on Goodyear Ultra Grip 8. I cannot say anything about the attriction because I made quite a shor mileage. Tyres are silent, the sound is unnoticeable. To sum up I, Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 did not disappoint me on big snow, slippy surface. I recommend them. It is better to pay more and have good quality tyres.

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 level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
Skywalker
4.1
I had the oportunity to drive with Continentals, Pirellis, Dayton and Dunlops, I had to buy winter tyres to my new Audi A6 and I decided to buy Goodyear Ultra Grip 8. I hear a lot of good things about them and I have to addmint that everything that I heard about this tyres is true. Last night snow felt down and I had opportunity to check them on ice and snow. Ultra Grip 8 are very sensitive and predictable. They do not loose grip suddenly. Moving-off up a iced hill makes no problem for Goodyear Ultra Grip 8. Recommend!

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 level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy3
Feathering, durability3
ghg
4.0

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I bought them last year, I am very pleased with them. After driving 10000 km lost about 2 mm on the drive axle and 1 mm at the rear wheels. Śmigają up nicely in the snow. Traction, starting and braking ideal. Also on the ice with almost no spin move. For better tyres not ridden!

Additional information

Distance made:10000 - 15000 miles
Place of use:usually in the city
Driving style:fast and dynamic
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 level3
Bump absorption3
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy3
Feathering, durability3
Crooked
4.0
I bought set of four Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 to my Avensis Verso 2003 in the size of 205/65R15. I was forced to buy them after I saw very positive reviews and test. After one season I have to say that I am not fully satisfied. Advantages of Ultra Grip 8 : noise level is very low (but on dry road the sound is noticeable). In the period of October-March I drove about 3000 miles. The attriction is very low. Disadvantages: I felt like swimming when cornering. On wet road surface I did not feel myself safe. In December the tarmac was iced but the road was black and I almost had a crash. To conclude I am satisfied with Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 but I dont know if I want to buy them for next season.

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 slush3
Driving comfort
Noise level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy5
Feathering, durability5
Łukasz
4.0

Translation

Already driven several different tires and the GY UltraGrip 8 am really pleasantly surprised but only and exclusively on the snow, slush and ice. Dry conditions tire quickly into a skid (yet never turn on mic so fast ABS) auto swings too terribly cornering and maneuvering the steering wheel while trying to overtake may end up in a ditch in August :)

Additional information

Distance made:10000 - 15000 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 surface1
The grip on wet surface1
The grip on snow and slush5
Driving comfort
Noise level5
Bump absorption5
Other
Tyre appearance5
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy5
Feathering, durability5
Andy
4.0

Translation

if not defect Executive / tyre storage - 2 of 4 radial had bought about 1-2mm too soft sidewall, which translates to "swim" cars on curves, the tyres perfectly. Tested under all conditions.

Additional information

Distance made:5000 - 10000 miles
Place of use:usually outside 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 surface3
The grip on wet surface4
The grip on snow and slush4
Driving comfort
Noise level4
Bump absorption3
Other
Tyre appearance5
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
adamCH
3.5
I was to buy Dunlop Winter Response - I have summer season Dunlops and they are unbeatable. And as for Goodyear... in temperatures around 2 degrees C and in wet the ABS goes crazy and I can't pull away without skidding, which wouldn't happen even with summer tyres! In 2 degrees the summer tyre should be visibly worse than a winter one! I totally regret buying the Ultra Grip 8, especially when I could have bought Dunlops. Sometimes I feel that it behaves as Debica Navigator 2, which is total ***.

Additional information

Distance made:2000 - 5000 miles
Place of use:in terrain + 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 surface3
The grip on wet surface3
The grip on snow and slush3
Driving comfort
Noise level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
Total rating of the tyre
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