215/65 R17 GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 variants
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 is a winter tyre made in total of 137 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/65 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 65 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 65% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 139.75mm sidewall height. In 215/65 R17, there is only one possible speed index for GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h. In 215/65 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.
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
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/65 R17)
| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| 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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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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215/65 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)
215/65 R17 is found on 13 vehicles:
