GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 - Reviews and tests 2025

Strengths

Exceptional all‐weather performance with precise handling and reliable traction on dry, wet, and snowy roads.

Outstanding braking and safety characteristics, featuring short stopping distances and dynamic wet handling for increased security.

High durability and efficiency due to low wear, fuel consumption, and an extended mileage performance.

Specialized winter design delivers impressive grip on snow and ice for secure winter driving.

Comfortable ride with responsive steering and balanced handling for a dynamic driving experience.

Weaknesses

Slight reduction in braking performance on ice compared to top competitors.

Some users noted a marginally higher rolling resistance, which could affect fuel efficiency under certain conditions.

Minor handling deficits in high‐speed, dry curves, with a less precise steering response during rapid load transfers.

A relatively higher price level has been reported, which may not suit all budget expectations.

Performance Analysis: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

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Snow braking

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Aquaplaning - cross

Dry braking

Comfort

Snow traction

Dry handling

Exterior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Interior noise

Snow handling

Comparison

Wet road

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 105%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 100%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 95%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 95%

Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 95%

Michelin Alpin 6 95%

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 95%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 95%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 90%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 90%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 90%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 90%

Snow

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 110%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 100%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 100%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 100%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 95%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 95%

Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 95%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 95%

Michelin Alpin 6 95%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 95%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 90%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 85%

Dry road - safety

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 105%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 100%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 100%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 100%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 95%

Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 95%

Michelin Alpin 6 95%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 90%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 90%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 90%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 85%

Dry road - sportiness

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 110%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 105%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 100%

Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 100%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 95%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 95%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 95%

Michelin Alpin 6 95%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 85%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 85%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 85%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 70%

Ice

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 115%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 115%

Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 105%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 100%

Mileage

Michelin Alpin 6 115%

Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 105%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 95%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 70%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 65%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 65%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 55%

Aquaplaning

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 115%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 105%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 105%

Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 105%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 100%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 100%

Michelin Alpin 6 90%

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 90%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 85%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 85%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 80%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 75%

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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 165 sizes, starting from 175/65 R14 up to 315/30 R22.

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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 in tyre tests

All tyre tests where GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was featured:

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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.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	2+	2+	2+
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17
good
Ranked #1 of 16

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.

Name	Points total
Best values in test	392
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	372
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
good
Ranked #2 of 12

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.

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.

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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TYRE REVIEWS Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19
highly recommended
Ranked #3 of 6

Name
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Ranked #9 of 55

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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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #5 of 11

Name
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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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.

Name
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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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.

Name
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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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.

Name
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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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.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	2+	2	2+	1-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #3 of 54

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
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.

Name
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Test ratings distribution

100% (9x)				85% (4x)
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.

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