Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Reviews - Page 4

Given 100% while driving a Ford Focus C Max (205/55 R16 T) on mostly town for 5,000 average miles
The snow finally arrived and the tires got us out and about without any problems, no wheelspin or loss of traction so i am very happy. I have a 3 week old new daughter and I feel so happy to have these tires fitted to the car. Dont wait until its too late, get winter tires on in November and just drive, best £400 spent.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on February 5, 2012
Given 77% while driving a Kia Motors ceed (225/55 R16 H) on mostly town for 2,000 average miles
I've had these tires fitted since early December for the onslaught of Winter which hasn't arrived yet. Handling in the wet is very good as although we have not had any real snow as such, there has been lot's of heavy rain & the grip has been excellent. No wheelspins when you move off which is not the case with my summer tires. Handling in the dry is also very good & no matter the weather conditions, I feel in total control of the car.

I will post another review on the snow handling, once it arrives, as it surely will at some point.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on January 17, 2012
Given 99% while driving a Mercedes Benz C220 cdi (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 300 easy going miles
I've bought a Mercedes benz c22, I was worried about the winter as I heard so many things about the car in the snow, I purchased a full set of Goodyear ultra grips from camskill tires, and got them fitted seperately, today, I set of for work, early, the snow was coming down, there was about and inch of snow, the conditions were quite hazardous, it became. Apparent to me that the control of the car excercised was excellent, I didn't feel any slip whatsoever, I felt in total control of my car, also I was passing many other cars, that I consider good in the snow, pulled in at the side of the road, I would highly reccomend these tires, try them, they are a good investment
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on December 15, 2011
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Given 78% while driving a Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI Sport Estate (B5.5) (205/55 R16 H) on mostly country roads for 0 average miles
Living in rural north east of Scotland you have to be prepared for anything.
Spent the whole of last winter clearing drive to get car in after work then spent another hour in morning clearing drive to get car out, driving on Continental Sport. Fitted Ultragrip8 and drove 1800 miles dry / wet roads before snow came 04 Dec, really tried to push it since then to see how good they really were - no complaints whatsoever - well maybe one - hating the driver in front who does not have them fitted and can't get going!
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on December 9, 2011
Given 99% while driving a Ford Focus (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
This tire are the best... i have a new ford focus 2011 and i run with 190 Km/h and i give 10/10 because low noise and best comfort and good steering also on wet and dry road... i wiil buy next year also. this are the best tire
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on December 7, 2011
Given 100% while driving a Volkswagen Golf Mk4 V6 4Motion (205/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
i had Vredestein Snowtrac 3 tires last winter, and bought these this year as I couldn't get Vresesteins. I thought the Snowtracs were unbeatable. I was wrong! Dead silent to drive on. grip like mad in the dry, great in wet and on mud too. Seem to be perfectly suited to my Golf V6 4motion.Tread pattern great too.
Buy again? Definitely!
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on December 6, 2011
Given 94% while driving a SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.4 TSI (195/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 1,500 spirited miles
Very nice tires, highly recommend. I've had them on the car for about 1500 miles and they're very comfortable and quite on the motorways. Wet grip is good, you get good feeling back through the steering but they do get a little "snappy" if you're right on the edge and decide to turn.

Been through some rather muddy patches and grip wise they're amazing, not once did the TC kick in and I've yet to skid (or trigger the ABS) when stopping.

Dry grip is as good as any tire, they're narrower than my summer tires so I'm bound to notice a little loss, but that's more to do with my car setup than the tires.

Wear is always hard to comment on after so few miles, but I can say the rubber still has the little nobbles on and if you jet wash a section it still looks brand new ;)
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on November 24, 2011
Given 98% while driving a Peugeot 206 2.0 hdi (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 700 spirited miles
brought 2 of these for front of my pug 206hdi, only had them on 2 weeks.and ive already seen an imrovement with handling/grip in really wet conditions..these were £67 each.so far an ace buy!!!
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on November 9, 2011
Given 97% while driving a BMW (195/65 R15 H) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
This one could easily be the best Winter tire this year.
Buy it try it you won't bee sorry.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on November 8, 2011
Given 96% while driving a Ford Focus MK1 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
The car's ride felt comfortable and the tires were very well connected to the road, grip levels high.
At 70 mph the planted feeling was going away but it did not feel unsafe.
and there is some tire noise as you go towards the speed limit.
If you use the Motor-ways and duals a lot I think it is best to leave fitting till its 7c or below, town drivers will get longer use of this great tire.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on September 7, 2011