255/40 R21 GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 variants
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 is a winter tyre made in total of 165 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R21, which means it fits to a 21 inch/533.4mm diameter wheel. 255/40 R21 is 80mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (315). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (255mm), which results in 102mm sidewall height. In 255/40 R21, there is only one possible speed index for GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h. In 255/40 R21, UltraGrip Performance 3 usually competes against WinterContact TS 870 P, which is a tyre from Continental with a rating of 94%, compared to 96% of the GoodYear in question.
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
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (255/40 R21)
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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255/40 R21 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV | Premium | ||||
| 2. | Pirelli SCORPION WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 | Premium | £319 102 V + 1 | |||
| 3. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Premium | £234 102 V | |||
| 4. | Nokian WR SUV 4 | Upper-middle |
