GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.
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Table of contents:
Pros and cons
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
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Comparison
Wet road
Michelin Alpin 6 95%
Snow
Michelin Alpin 6 95%
Dry road - safety
Michelin Alpin 6 95%
Dry road - sportiness
Michelin Alpin 6 95%
Aquaplaning
Michelin Alpin 6 90%
Achievements
Best
Wet handling
Autobild 2024
Autobild 2024
Automotorsport 2023
Autobild 2023
+1
Best
Dry braking
Autobild 2024
Autobild 2024
Sportauto 2023
Best
Wet circle cornering
Autobild 2024
Autobild 2024
Autobild 2023
Best
Dry handling
Autozeitung 2024
TyreReviews.com 2023
Best
Snow traction
Autozeitung 2024
Sportauto 2023
Best
Aquaplaning - cross
Autoexpress 2023
Best
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Autoexpress 2023
Best
Exterior noise
Autobild 2023
Best
Interior noise
Autoexpress 2023
Best
Snow braking
Sportauto 2023
Best
Wet braking
Autobild 2023
Timeline
2023
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was launched
2023
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was tested 7x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 225/40 R18 test.
2024
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was tested 8x (ADAC,...) and won the ADAC 215/55 R17 test.
Sizes
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 is made in 137 sizes, starting from 175/65 R14 up to 255/45 R22.
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 in tyre tests
All tyre tests where GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was featured:All tests
| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
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Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17
recommended
Ranked #3 of 7
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished 3rd out of 7 competitors, earning a 'Recommended' rating. It excelled in dry handling, noise, snow cornering, and snow traction. Testers praised its excellent grip on snow and absence of serious weaknesses. On wet surfaces, it demonstrated good stability with slight understeer, making it dependable but somewhat sluggish. In dry conditions, it provided strong braking, good comfort, and efficiency, though it was a bit slow to change direction. This tire closely competed with Pirelli, offering even more traction and lateral grip with minimal steering adjustments.
recommended
Ranked #3 of 7
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished 3rd out of 7 competitors, earning a 'Recommended' rating. It excelled in dry handling, noise, snow cornering, and snow traction. Testers praised its excellent grip on snow and absence of serious weaknesses. On wet surfaces, it demonstrated good stability with slight understeer, making it dependable but somewhat sluggish. In dry conditions, it provided strong braking, good comfort, and efficiency, though it was a bit slow to change direction. This tire closely competed with Pirelli, offering even more traction and lateral grip with minimal steering adjustments.
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 392 | ||||||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 372 | ||||||
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| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 10
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 secured an impressive 2nd place among 10 competitors in a rigorous winter tyre test. It earned an "Exemplary" rating, reflecting its high level of balanced performance. The testers highlighted the tyre's exceptional handling in both wet and dry conditions, along with precise steering response. It consistently performed well in snowy conditions, excelling particularly in dry braking, rolling resistance, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. Although its performance was noted as outstanding overall, braking in snow was identified as a minor drawback.
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 10
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 secured an impressive 2nd place among 10 competitors in a rigorous winter tyre test. It earned an "Exemplary" rating, reflecting its high level of balanced performance. The testers highlighted the tyre's exceptional handling in both wet and dry conditions, along with precise steering response. It consistently performed well in snowy conditions, excelling particularly in dry braking, rolling resistance, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. Although its performance was noted as outstanding overall, braking in snow was identified as a minor drawback.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 20
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 secured an impressive 2nd place out of 20 competitors, receiving the esteemed final rating of "Exemplary." It demonstrated remarkable winter capabilities with faultless performance, ensuring safe handling in all weather conditions and delivering convincingly good mileage. However, it comes with a higher price point. The tyre stood out particularly in the disciplines of Comfort and Snow braking, showcasing its excellence in providing a smooth ride and reliable performance on snowy surfaces.
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 20
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 secured an impressive 2nd place out of 20 competitors, receiving the esteemed final rating of "Exemplary." It demonstrated remarkable winter capabilities with faultless performance, ensuring safe handling in all weather conditions and delivering convincingly good mileage. However, it comes with a higher price point. The tyre stood out particularly in the disciplines of Comfort and Snow braking, showcasing its excellence in providing a smooth ride and reliable performance on snowy surfaces.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 2 | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 34.6 | 28.9 | |||||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 36.9 | 29.4 | |||||
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 245/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 12
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 showcased impressive performance in landing 2nd place out of 12 competitors in the test, earning an 'Exemplary' rating. The tire demonstrated outstanding qualities on snow and ice, offering dynamic handling with secure driving characteristics on both wet and dry surfaces. It excelled in dry braking, rolling resistance, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. The testers noted its short braking distances and good ride comfort, though they remarked on a slightly higher price level. Overall, the UltraGrip Performance 3 is a testament to Goodyear's emphasis on safety and performance, particularly in challenging winter conditions.
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 12
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 showcased impressive performance in landing 2nd place out of 12 competitors in the test, earning an 'Exemplary' rating. The tire demonstrated outstanding qualities on snow and ice, offering dynamic handling with secure driving characteristics on both wet and dry surfaces. It excelled in dry braking, rolling resistance, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. The testers noted its short braking distances and good ride comfort, though they remarked on a slightly higher price level. Overall, the UltraGrip Performance 3 is a testament to Goodyear's emphasis on safety and performance, particularly in challenging winter conditions.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
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Sportauto Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
very good
Ranked #2 of 9
The GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 secured a commendable second place among nine competitors. Reflecting its top-tier performance, it earned a final rating of 'Very good'. Testers praised this tire for its precise, safe, and reliable handling, highlighting its broad safety margins on all tested surfaces. Despite this strong performance, there was a minor critique regarding its slightly less refined response to uneven road textures. The tire demonstrated exceptional capabilities, showing particular strength under all conditions which substantiated its very balanced nature. What stood out was its unparalleled performance in dry braking, snow braking, snow traction, and wet handling, marking it as a leader in these critical disciplines. This comprehensive evaluation attests to the UltraGrip Performance 3's versatility and reliability in handling diverse winter driving demands.
very good
Ranked #2 of 9
The GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 secured a commendable second place among nine competitors. Reflecting its top-tier performance, it earned a final rating of 'Very good'. Testers praised this tire for its precise, safe, and reliable handling, highlighting its broad safety margins on all tested surfaces. Despite this strong performance, there was a minor critique regarding its slightly less refined response to uneven road textures. The tire demonstrated exceptional capabilities, showing particular strength under all conditions which substantiated its very balanced nature. What stood out was its unparalleled performance in dry braking, snow braking, snow traction, and wet handling, marking it as a leader in these critical disciplines. This comprehensive evaluation attests to the UltraGrip Performance 3's versatility and reliability in handling diverse winter driving demands.
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Automotorsport Winter tyre test 2023 255/45 R20
very good
Ranked #2 of 7
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 secured an impressive second place among seven competitors, earning a final rating of "Very Good." This tire stood out for its short braking distances and very secure driving behavior on snow. It also exhibited good cornering grip with ample reserves and was found to be very reliable and stable on wet surfaces. The tire provided high levels of lateral support, particularly on dry roads. Despite these strengths, it showed slight deficits in corner aquaplaning and steering precision, displaying some sensitivity to load changes in fast-driven, dry corners. Additionally, a faint tire noise was noted during cornering. This tire was lauded for its broad performance spectrum, performing well across all weather conditions. It demonstrated exceptional performance in disciplines such as dry lane changing, dry steering response, snow cornering, and wet handling, marking it as a versatile choice for diverse winter driving conditions.
very good
Ranked #2 of 7
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 secured an impressive second place among seven competitors, earning a final rating of "Very Good." This tire stood out for its short braking distances and very secure driving behavior on snow. It also exhibited good cornering grip with ample reserves and was found to be very reliable and stable on wet surfaces. The tire provided high levels of lateral support, particularly on dry roads. Despite these strengths, it showed slight deficits in corner aquaplaning and steering precision, displaying some sensitivity to load changes in fast-driven, dry corners. Additionally, a faint tire noise was noted during cornering. This tire was lauded for its broad performance spectrum, performing well across all weather conditions. It demonstrated exceptional performance in disciplines such as dry lane changing, dry steering response, snow cornering, and wet handling, marking it as a versatile choice for diverse winter driving conditions.
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17
recommended
Ranked #3 of 7
In its evaluation among seven competitors, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 impressively secured the third position, earning a rating of "Recommended." Making a noteworthy debut after its launch, this tire excelled particularly in wet conditions - a domain where Goodyear tires traditionally shine. It outperformed all others in tests for deep-water aquaplaning, holding the top spot firmly. Even in scenarios involving shallower water, its performance was commendable, ranking joint fourth in braking tests. On the handling circuit, it fostered confidence, allowing for easy control up to its limit without the risk of abrupt rear slides. Despite requiring slightly more steering effort compared to some competitors, it stood out for its responsiveness and efficacy in wet conditions, following closely behind the Hankook in performance. In dry conditions, the Goodyear also showcased strong capabilities, achieving second place, trailing only behind the WinterContact. Although it slipped to the fourth position in snow performance tests, it remained competitively close to the frontrunners. Additionally, this tire was unmatched in several key areas, leading the pack in aquaplaning performance both in cross and longitudinal tests, and also excelled by registering the lowest interior noise, rounding off its superior features and confirming its versatility across a range of demanding winter driving conditions.
recommended
Ranked #3 of 7
In its evaluation among seven competitors, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 impressively secured the third position, earning a rating of "Recommended." Making a noteworthy debut after its launch, this tire excelled particularly in wet conditions - a domain where Goodyear tires traditionally shine. It outperformed all others in tests for deep-water aquaplaning, holding the top spot firmly. Even in scenarios involving shallower water, its performance was commendable, ranking joint fourth in braking tests. On the handling circuit, it fostered confidence, allowing for easy control up to its limit without the risk of abrupt rear slides. Despite requiring slightly more steering effort compared to some competitors, it stood out for its responsiveness and efficacy in wet conditions, following closely behind the Hankook in performance. In dry conditions, the Goodyear also showcased strong capabilities, achieving second place, trailing only behind the WinterContact. Although it slipped to the fourth position in snow performance tests, it remained competitively close to the frontrunners. Additionally, this tire was unmatched in several key areas, leading the pack in aquaplaning performance both in cross and longitudinal tests, and also excelled by registering the lowest interior noise, rounding off its superior features and confirming its versatility across a range of demanding winter driving conditions.
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 20
Securing an impressive second place out of 20 competitors, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stood out with a final rating of 'Exemplary.' This tyre distinguished itself through a balanced premium profile that delivered convincing winter performance attributes. It was lauded for its remarkably high mileage, short braking distances, and good comfort. Despite its many strengths, it was noted for having an elevated rolling resistance. Among the various disciplines assessed, the tyre showcased unparalleled excellence specifically in mileage, reinforcing its reputation for durability and long-term value.
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 20
Securing an impressive second place out of 20 competitors, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stood out with a final rating of 'Exemplary.' This tyre distinguished itself through a balanced premium profile that delivered convincing winter performance attributes. It was lauded for its remarkably high mileage, short braking distances, and good comfort. Despite its many strengths, it was noted for having an elevated rolling resistance. Among the various disciplines assessed, the tyre showcased unparalleled excellence specifically in mileage, reinforcing its reputation for durability and long-term value.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 1- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 33,9 | 30,1 | |||||
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
test winner
Ranked #1 of 11
Securing the top position amongst 11 contenders, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was distinguished as the 'Test Winner' for its impeccable performance. This tire set stands out with its new winter profile, demonstrating compelling driving characteristics in all weather conditions, exceptional safety margins against aquaplaning, and dynamic wet handling, all at a moderate price. However, it's noted to have a slightly higher rolling resistance. Remarkably, it showed unparalleled prowess in several disciplines, namely Comfort, Exterior noise, Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, and Wet handling, highlighting its balanced excellence across crucial performance metrics.
test winner
Ranked #1 of 11
Securing the top position amongst 11 contenders, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was distinguished as the 'Test Winner' for its impeccable performance. This tire set stands out with its new winter profile, demonstrating compelling driving characteristics in all weather conditions, exceptional safety margins against aquaplaning, and dynamic wet handling, all at a moderate price. However, it's noted to have a slightly higher rolling resistance. Remarkably, it showed unparalleled prowess in several disciplines, namely Comfort, Exterior noise, Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, and Wet handling, highlighting its balanced excellence across crucial performance metrics.
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (9x) | 85% (4x) | ||||
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| Highly recommended | Very good | Exemplary | Test winner | Recommended | Good |
| 2x | 2x | 4x | 1x | 2x | 2x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R16 | R17 | R18 | R19 | R20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92.5% (2x) | 85% (3x) | 100% (5x) | 100% (2x) | 100% (1x) |
Ratings x Width
| 205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx | 255/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92.5% (2x) | 85% (2x) | 97% (5x) | 100% (2x) | 100% (1x) | 100% (1x) |
FAQ
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.
