Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 are Ultra High Performance Winter tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.
Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been twelve tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | twelve |
While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.76% less distance than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was 0.9% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.05% faster around a lap than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 5% more points than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 4.96% less distance than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.47% faster around a wet lap than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.23% faster around a wet lap than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 1.87% more points than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.24% faster around a wet circle than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 floated at a 3.49% higher speed than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro slipped out at a 19.42% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during eleven snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 4.5% less distance than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 accelerated 3.67% faster than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 5.99% better snow traction than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 5.62% faster around a lap than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 4.07% faster around a lap than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 4.59% more points than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 provided 10.05% more lateral grip than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 7.12% faster through a slalom than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Subj. Ice Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during one subj. ice handling tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro scored 50% more points than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Subj. Ice Handling: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
See how the Subj. Ice Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 1.13% more points than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 0.76% quieter than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wear tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is predicted to cover 35.58% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two value tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 proved to have a 17.32% better value based on price/1000km than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Value: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during two price tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro cost 12.03% less than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Price: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had a 5.13% lower rolling resistance than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 used 0.84% less fuel than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
In total the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro has been reviewed 4 times and drivers have given the tire 89% overall.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has been reviewed 13 times and drivers have given the tire 87% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
Conclusion
In conclusion the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro performed better in dry handling [s], curved aquaplaning, subj. ice handling and price, while the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, subj. comfort, noise, wear, value, rolling resistance and fuel consumption.
Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in dry handling, wet handling and snow handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 seems to be the best tire overall.
However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.