Giti GitiWinterW2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
- TR Score
- 7.8/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 1
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 15
In the 13 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead 13 times and the GitiWinterW2 not once. The GitiWinterW2 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 1.6% higher speed; the UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 33.6% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 for the best all-round winter safety (especially wet braking/handling), strong snow capability, comfort, and significantly better tread life-ideal for mixed winter climates and higher-mileage drivers. Choose the Giti GitiWinterW2 mainly if upfront price is the deciding factor and your driving is lower-speed with a priority on aquaplaning resistance, accepting weaker wet handling/braking and shorter lifespan.
Where the GitiWinterW2 is stronger
- Frequently strong straight-line aquaplaning performance (often higher km/h thresholds than Goodyear; e.g., 2024 Auto Bild SUV 81.0 vs 76.9 km/h)
- Can be competitive on snow in specific sub-tests (occasional snow braking / snow slalom wins in the dataset)
- Lower upfront running-cost metric in some tests (e.g., AvD value: 8.9 vs 11.66 Price/1000)
Where the UltraGrip Performance 3 is stronger
- Consistently top-tier overall results (multiple podiums / #1 finishes in ADAC tests; 12/12 shared tests ahead overall)
- Stronger wet safety margins, especially wet braking (often 4-14% shorter stopping distances depending on test/size)
- Very strong snow performance package (traction and handling repeatedly ahead; described as "king of the snow" in Auto Bild SUV 2025)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
GitiWinterW2 vs UltraGrip Performance 3 at a glance
| Category | GitiWinterW2 | Gap | UltraGrip Performance 3 |
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| Shared tests won13 shared tests | 0 | 13 | |
| Dry16 measurements | 3 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry (9 tests) | 13 |
| Wet42 measurements | 11 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped 4.6% shorter in the wet (13 tests) | 27 |
| Snow31 measurements | 6 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped 2.1% shorter on snow (13 tests) | 25 |
| Ice2 measurements | 1 | Level between the two. | 1 |
| Comfort8 measurements | 2 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.5 dB quieter (6 tests) | 6 |
| Value15 measurements | 0 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 33.6% longer in the wear tests (5 tests) | 14 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 7.8/10 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 1.7 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating1 and 15 reviews | 86% | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 4 points | 90% |
| Pricein the 8 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was dearer in 8 of 8 | +22.6% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 57 | 43 sizes made in both | 175 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 13 tests, 2023 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | GitiWinterW2 | Field | UltraGrip Performance 3 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P12 of 20 | P5 of 20 | |
| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P18 of 50 | P9 of 50 | |
| 2026 AvD Winter Tire Test | P10 of 15 | P3 of 15 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tire Test | P9 of 11 | P4 of 11 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P24 of 51 | P3 of 51 | |
| 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test | P16 of 31 | P1 of 31 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test | P8 of 12 | P2 of 12 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P14 of 20 | P2 of 20 | |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test | P9 of 16 | P1 of 16 | |
| 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test | P12 of 55 | P9 of 55 | |
| 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test | P8 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test | P28 of 54 | P3 of 54 | |
| 2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test | P7 of 11 | P4 of 11 |
Performance profile
19 measurements from the 13 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
GitiWinterW2
UltraGrip Performance 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
GitiWinterW2
UltraGrip Performance 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 14.34 | 2.4% | 13.98 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6.09 | 5.9% | 5.73 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the GitiWinterW2 scores 7.8 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 9.5 out of 10.
| GitiWinterW2 | Category | UltraGrip Performance 3 | ||
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| 53 | Dry | 89 | ||
| 78 | Wet | 95 | ||
| 47 | Comfort | 85 | ||
| 22 | Value | 70 | ||
| 41 | Snow | 87 | ||
| 25 | Ice | 22 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| GitiWinterW2 | Category | UltraGrip Performance 3 | ||
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| 7 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 9 | Road Feedback | 8.6 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 6 | Wear | 9 | ||
| 10 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 10 | Snow Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 8 | Ice Grip | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the GitiWinterW2 86% from 1 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
- 90%from 15 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 62,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers rate the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 very highly, praising its excellent grip and braking on dry and wet roads, strong traction in snow, and a quiet, comfortable, and predictable ride. Handling is often described as stable and confidence-inspiring, with several noting good highway manners. A minority mention weaker performance on pure ice and a softer, less sporty steering feel at the limit. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with only a few caveats.
- strong dry grip and braking
- excellent wet grip and braking
- very good snow traction
- quiet and comfortable ride
- limited grip on pure ice compared to some rivals
- softer steering feel and less sporty lateral grip at high speeds
Summarised by AI from 12 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 15 UltraGrip Performance 3 reviewsThis is exceptional tire in winter i swapped it now with Michelin PA 5 which is even better on snow but lucks a bit on wet. But you cant go wrong with niether of those. I cant wait Michelin s to worn out so i can try pirelli.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 57 sizes of the GitiWinterW2 and 175 of the UltraGrip Performance 3, 43 of them made in both.
| Category | GitiWinterW2 | UltraGrip Performance 3 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 57 sizes, 13 to 21 inch | 175 sizes, 14 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 43 sizes 175/65 R14175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15185/50 R16195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16and 31 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B96%A4% | B60%C39%D0%A0% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D60%C29%E9%B2% | C74%B16%D9%A1%E0% |
| EU label noise | 68-74 dB A68%B32% | 69-74 dB B87%A13% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 127 of 127 | 415 of 415 |
| On the market since | 2021 | - |
| Replaced | Giti GitiWinterW1 (2017) | - |
| Awards | - | Commended: Best Winter Tire (DriverReviews, 2025/26) |
| Price in the shared tests | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was the dearer tire in 8 of the 8 tests that listed prices, by 22.6% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This is a classic “budget touring winter” versus “premium UHP winter” matchup: the Giti GitiWinterW2 targets cost-conscious everyday driving, while the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is engineered as a higher-performance, higher-grip winter tire for drivers who want strong braking and handling without giving up refinement.
Across 12 shared professional tests (spanning common winter fitments from 205/55 R16 up to 245/45 R19), the pattern is consistent: Goodyear repeatedly lands near the top of the field, while the Giti tends to sit mid-pack to lower-mid-pack. The interesting twist is that the Giti isn't “bad everywhere”-it frequently posts very strong straight-line aquaplaning results and can be competitive in a few snow metrics-but it gives away too much in the areas that most influence everyday safety and confidence: wet braking/handling, dry braking precision, and longevity.
Conclusion
If you're choosing on pure performance and safety margins, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is the clear winner. It outperforms the Giti in every shared test overall (12-0), and it does so with meaningful gaps where it matters: wet braking differences can be large (e.g., 37.7 m vs 32.6 m in a 225/40 R18 braking test, ~13.5% shorter for Goodyear), while dry braking is repeatedly shorter by roughly 3-8%. It's also consistently stronger for snow traction and snow handling (e.g., in the 2025 Auto Bild SUV test it leads snow traction by ~7.3% and snow handling by ~5.4%), which translates into easier launches, more stable cornering on packed snow, and less “guesswork” at the limit.
Where the Goodyear really separates itself long-term is wear and total cost of ownership. In the AvD test it's projected at 51,899 km vs 35,972 km for the Giti (+44%), and ADAC shows an even larger spread (76,500 km vs 43,700 km, +75%) plus far lower abrasion (50 vs 86 mg/km/t). That kind of durability often offsets the higher purchase price. The Giti's best counterpunch is aquaplaning resistance-several tests show it leading straight-line aquaplaning (including ADAC 2025 where it's rated best in class for aquaplaning), and it can occasionally nick close snow-braking/slalom results-but those wins aren't enough to compensate for its recurring wet-handling and braking deficits noted by multiple testers.
Practical takeaway: if you drive in mixed winter conditions (wet roads, slush, motorway speeds) and care about predictable grip and strong braking, the Goodyear is the safer, more rounded choice and likely the better value over its life. The Giti makes sense mainly when upfront budget is tight and your winter driving is lower-speed and more snow-focused-provided you accept the compromise in wet-road confidence.
GitiWinterW2 vs UltraGrip Performance 3: your questions
Is the Giti GitiWinterW2 or the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 the better tire?
In the 13 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead 13 times and the GitiWinterW2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the GitiWinterW2 scores 7.8 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the GitiWinterW2 or the UltraGrip Performance 3?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 27 of the 42 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.6% shorter in the wet across 13 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 13 of the 16 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry across 9 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 25 of the 31 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.1% shorter on snow across 13 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 33.6% longer in the wear tests (5 tests), had 8.6% lower rolling resistance (7 tests) and shed 37.4% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 6/10 for the GitiWinterW2 and 9/10 for the UltraGrip Performance 3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.5 dB quieter (6 tests). Owners rate comfort 10/10 for the GitiWinterW2 and 8.8/10 for the UltraGrip Performance 3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the GitiWinterW2 86% from 1 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15.
Which is more expensive?
In the 8 tests that listed prices, the UltraGrip Performance 3 was the dearer tire in 8 of them, by 22.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The GitiWinterW2 is made in 57 sizes (13 to 21 inch) and the UltraGrip Performance 3 in 175 (14 to 23 inch). 43 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the GitiWinterW2 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the UltraGrip Performance 3 B and C.
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Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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