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Standard-sport
Goodyear Premium

ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE +

8.7
PTI – Pneutesty Index
excellent ✓ 9 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/40 R20 among 29 available
tested only in R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Price from
275,18 €
in 255/40 R20
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Widthin millimetres
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Your size 255/40 R20 Speed / Load: 101V XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 275,18 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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Your size 255/40 R20 Speed / Load: 101V XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 290,44 €
Sound (noise reduction) Sound (noise reduction) Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF 3D sipes 3D sipes Rim protection Rim protection Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
Your size 255/40 R20 Speed / Load: 101V XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 509,58 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF 3D sipes 3D sipes Rim protection Rim protection
Rating and verdict

How the UltraGrip Performance Plus evaluated

8.7
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,7 / 10 · excellent PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/40 R20 among 29 available
tested only in R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 90
+3 % 11 tests
what it consists of Snow (3)
snow braking 92
+3 % 8 tests
snow traction 97
+6 % 4 Tests
snow handling 92
+2 % 8 tests
Wet 79
+4 % 11 tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 87
+7 % 8 tests
Aquaplaning 86
+7 % 7 tests
wet handling 88
+2 % 8 tests
Dry 28
≈ average 7 tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 53
≈ average 7 tests
dry handling 39
≈ average 7 tests
Ice –
Not measured. –
Economy 73
+2 % 9 tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 74
+4 % 8 tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 70
+3 % 4 Tests
Noise and comfort 77
−1 % 7 tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 18
≈ average 7 tests
ride comfort 91
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
Snowbetter than 90 %
Wetbetter than 79 %
Noise and comfortbetter than 77 %
Where it falls behind
no notable weakness
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 3× 1st place in 3 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 6× 1st–3rd place in 6 tests counted in PTI

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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Balanced performance comfort + dynamics
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For active drivers everyday driving
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Suitable for EVs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque

Where Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE + stands in size 255/40 R20

Compared with 7 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

2. rank in the group of 7 compared
+1,2 above the group median group median 7,5
−0,9 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (7)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 better and cheaper 252,29 € −22,89 €
  2. 2. 8.7 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE + This tyre 275,18 €
  3. 3. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ 220,33 € −54,85 €
  4. 4. 7.5 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 281,68 € +6,50 €
  5. 5. 7.3 Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 283,77 € +8,59 €
  6. 6. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 286,24 € +11,06 €
  7. 7. 6.9 Yokohama V907 193,60 € −81,58 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

275 € ÷ 43 613 km × 100
0,63 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 255/40 R20 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE + 0,63 €
Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 1,10 €

Of the tyres compared, Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE + has the lowest cost per 100 km.

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard-sport

A standard tyre with an added dose of sportiness — Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE + is one of them. The basis stays balanced: comfort, quietness and tread life at the level of an ordinary tyre. The manufacturer adds a stiffer sidewall or a grippier compound, so the response is sharper at speed and through corners. The ideal is that none of it comes out of the tyre's mileage.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 255/40 R20
Width255 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter20″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code583638
EAN4038526099877
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Goodyear
Tread ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE +
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Áno
Ochrana disku Áno - RP
Vhodné pre elektro Áno - EV
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 255/40 R20.

Current lowest
275,18 €
price stable
Lowest for the period
211,20 €
29.8.2026
Highest for the period
299,44 €
23.6.2026
299,44 211,20 275,18 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 275,32 € 23.6.2026: 279,26 € 23.6.2026: 299,44 € 23.6.2026: 275,32 € 24.6.2026: 279,26 € 24.6.2026: 299,44 € 24.6.2026: 275,32 € 25.6.2026: 279,26 € 25.6.2026: 299,44 € 25.6.2026: 275,32 € 26.6.2026: 279,26 € 26.6.2026: 275,32 € 28.6.2026: 279,26 € 28.6.2026: 275,32 € 29.6.2026: 279,26 € 29.6.2026: 275,32 € 2.7.2026: 279,26 € 3.7.2026: 275,32 € 5.7.2026: 279,26 € 5.7.2026: 275,32 € 6.7.2026: 279,26 € 6.7.2026: 275,32 € 7.7.2026: 279,26 € 7.7.2026: 275,32 € 8.7.2026: 279,26 € 8.7.2026: 275,32 € 12.7.2026: 279,26 € 12.7.2026: 275,32 € 8.8.2026: 276,94 € 8.8.2026: 276,33 € 9.8.2026: 212,77 € 9.8.2026: 276,33 € 10.8.2026: 212,77 € 11.8.2026: 212,63 € 11.8.2026: 276,33 € 14.8.2026: 276,94 € 16.8.2026: 212,32 € 16.8.2026: 276,94 € 17.8.2026: 212,32 € 18.8.2026: 212,44 € 18.8.2026: 277,00 € 19.8.2026: 277,67 € 19.8.2026: 211,88 € 20.8.2026: 277,67 € 20.8.2026: 211,51 € 21.8.2026: 277,67 € 21.8.2026: 212,00 € 22.8.2026: 277,67 € 22.8.2026: 278,34 € 22.8.2026: 212,22 € 23.8.2026: 278,34 € 24.8.2026: 212,22 € 25.8.2026: 212,20 € 25.8.2026: 275,32 € 26.8.2026: 278,34 € 26.8.2026: 212,59 € 27.8.2026: 212,75 € 28.8.2026: 211,47 € 29.8.2026: 211,20 € 1.9.2026: 211,53 € 1.9.2026: 278,34 € 1.9.2026: 275,32 € 2.9.2026: 278,34 € 2.9.2026: 277,05 € 2.9.2026: 275,32 € 3.9.2026: 277,05 € 3.9.2026: 276,94 € 3.9.2026: 275,32 € 4.9.2026: 276,94 € 8.9.2026: 275,32 € 9.9.2026: 269,91 € 11.9.2026: 276,94 € 14.9.2026: 269,91 € 15.9.2026: 276,55 € 15.9.2026: 276,94 € 15.9.2026: 269,91 € 16.9.2026: 276,94 € 16.9.2026: 269,91 € 17.9.2026: 276,94 € 17.9.2026: 269,91 € 18.9.2026: 276,65 € 18.9.2026: 269,91 € 21.9.2026: 276,65 € 23.9.2026: 270,04 € 24.9.2026: 264,75 € 25.9.2026: 255,07 € 29.9.2026: 256,68 € 7.10.2026: 274,23 € 8.10.2026: 275,10 € 14.10.2026: 275,18 €

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User reviews

What owners say

4,5
★★★★★
from 13 reviews
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Expected lifespan
43 613 km
Reliability:confidence-high
BO
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Volvo Xc90 r design polstar upgrade · 235/60 R18 · 32 km
★★★★★

I drove them for 3 winter seasons on my Xc90 I. I used them to go to ski resorts, snow covered fields, icy slopes etc... not once did i get stuck (i tried properly).
So snow grip is great, wet grip very very good (i never had any kind of sliding), dry grip is good for winter tyre. Feedback i will not comment for this type of vehicle.
They did slip on ice but as all studless tyres do, but they pulled me where i wanted to go even on very steep icy slopes (and i mean such slopes uou wouldnt think it would be able to go over)!
Wear was negligible (weight of car is 2.3t and i did not try to save them at all). For 3 years wear was about 1.5mm. Car had regular wheel alignment which is a big factor. What i like about this tyres is that starting debth is around 9mm and lamelas go all the way to the base of rubber blocks. That is not the same for competition espetialy continetal ! Lamelas need to be deep so after a good deal od wear they stil grip snow! Continental winter tyres have about 1÷2mm of full width lamelas and then they start to disapear...
It woul be nice if Johnathan woul do winter tyre comparison on snow grip of tyres that had some wear (on 5-6 mm debth).

AL
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BMW Alpina d3 · 245/35 R19 · 33 796 km
★★★★☆

I drive this tire on an Alpina D3 F31 Bi-turbo Touring Allrad. This tire is okay in dry conditions and good in the wet. It’s the best I know when it comes to lateral grip on snow. With no other tire have I been able to corner so well and so quickly on snow. Everything else is also good. On my vehicle — even though it has all-wheel drive — the rear tires wear out twice as fast as the front ones. I have to replace the rears almost every year, while the fronts usually last about two years, depending on how much and how I drive. I would buy it again and have been doing so for years. Nothing else comes close to this one in terms of lateral grip on snow.

CS
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Volkswagen CC · 205/50 R17 · 8 047 km
★★★★★

I've driven on the GY UGP+ for a full winter season now and for me it just clicked. In this category you don't expect downsides or problems, but the GY exceeded my expectation. I am all about the comfort and feel of the tyre and even with frameless doors I wasn't too much disturbed by the noise. Excellent tyres to be driving on snow, as long as your bumper isn't turning into a snow plow.

ME
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Ford Focus ST · 235/40 R18 · 8 047 km
★★★★☆

Compared to summer tyres, feels very flexible / they feel soft, we feel the tyre roll etc; but that is up to any winter tyre. Grip seems great; on pure wet roads it gives very strong confidence; on dry it works very well also. Not used on snow yet; but drive on icy road was ok, nothing surprising (well ice is ice... but but it made the job to avoid going out of the road). Weakest point for me is noise; globally makes a easily earable roar / clear sizzling on long fast curves (amplified when road is wet). This is the biggest weakpoint for me; I am eager to try next gen Goodyear or Continental to see the difference.

UM
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SEAT 1.4 TSI · 215/40 R17 · 3 219 km
★★★★★

I drove 2000 kilometers in my Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 215/40R17 87V XL FP Mini Sport Coupe Ibiza CUPRA in the last 15 days. My first impressions are that the tires showed excellent performance and grip on wet, dry and snowy roads. I got the performance I expected without any worries, the tires are great, I recommend it to everyone.

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