GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 is a winter tyre made in total of 157 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/55 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 100mm narrower than the widest one (315). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. In 215/55 R17, UltraGrip Performance 3 usually competes against WinterContact TS 870 P, which is a tyre from Continental with a rating of 95%, compared to 97% of the GoodYear in question. Latest test in 215/55 R17 was held by ADAC in 2024, where UltraGrip Performance 3 received rating "Good" and finished on the 1. place. It was tested on a VW T-Roc.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/55 R17)
Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17 recommended Ranked #3 of 7The 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.