Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 15
- TR Score
- 6.6/10
- Owners say
- 71% · 8
In the 11 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead 11 times and the Premitra Snow WP6 not once. The UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 24.2% longer in the wear tests; the Premitra Snow WP6 held 2.5% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if you want the safest, most complete winter tire-especially if you drive in frequent rain, mixed slush/wet, or at motorway speeds where wet braking and wet handling matter most. Consider the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 only if purchase price is the overriding priority and you particularly value aquaplaning resistance, while accepting notably longer wet braking distances and generally lower all-round performance.
Where the UltraGrip Performance 3 is stronger
- Consistently class-leading wet braking across all shared tests (often 7-20%+ shorter stops, e.g., 49.3 m vs 56.8 m in AZ 2025)
- Strong overall winter balance with frequent top rankings (e.g., 1st/31 ADAC 2025; 3rd/12 Auto Bild Sportscars 2026)
- Generally superior snow performance (traction/handling/slalom advantages; notably strong in Auto Bild Sportscars 2026)
Where the Premitra Snow WP6 is stronger
- Very competitive aquaplaning resistance in key tests (near the top in Auto Bild Sportscars 2026; wins straight/curved aquaplaning in multiple Auto Bild datasets)
- Lower upfront cost/value positioning (cheapest/second-cheapest in some tests; wins value metric in AZ 2025)
- Can be acceptable on snow in some test environments (Auto Express 2026 noted snow as its strongest surface relative to its other results)
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.
UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Premitra Snow WP6 at a glance
| Category | UltraGrip Performance 3 | Gap | Premitra Snow WP6 |
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| Shared tests won11 shared tests | 11 | 0 | |
| Dry13 measurements | 11 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped 4.4% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 2 |
| Wet36 measurements | 30 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped 10.4% shorter in the wet (11 tests) | 6 |
| Snow24 measurements | 21 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 averaged a 4.2% higher speed on the snow handling course (3 tests) | 2 |
| Ice2 measurements | 2 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped 4.7% shorter on ice (2 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort9 measurements | 8 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.9 dB quieter (6 tests) | 0 |
| Value13 measurements | 11 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 24.2% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 2 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 2.9 | 6.6/10 |
| Owner rating15 and 8 reviews | 90% | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 19 points | 71% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 100% | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 37 points | 63% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +68.3% | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was dearer in 6 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 175 | 48 sizes made in both | 63 |
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 11 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 | UltraGrip Performance 3 | Field | Premitra Snow WP6 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P5 of 20 | P15 of 20 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test | P3 of 12 | P10 of 12 | |
| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P9 of 50 | P20 of 50 | |
| 2026 Auto Express Winter Tire Test | P6 of 11 | P10 of 11 | |
| 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P10 of 10 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P3 of 51 | P44 of 51 | |
| 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test | P1 of 31 | P19 of 31 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test | P2 of 12 | P11 of 12 | |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test | P1 of 16 | P13 of 16 | |
| 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test | P9 of 55 | P41 of 55 | |
| 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test | P3 of 54 | P34 of 54 |
Performance profile
21 measurements from the 11 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
UltraGrip Performance 3
Premitra Snow WP6
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. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
UltraGrip Performance 3
Premitra Snow WP6
Not ahead in any category
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.
Where owners rate each higher
UltraGrip Performance 3
Premitra Snow WP6
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15 reviews and the Premitra Snow WP6 71% from 8. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
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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| 77.15 | 3.2% | 79.61 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36,358 | 24.2% | 29,795 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 UltraGrip Performance 3 scores 9.5 and the Premitra Snow WP6 6.6 out of 10.
| UltraGrip Performance 3 | Category | Premitra Snow WP6 | ||
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| 89 | Dry | 44 | ||
| 95 | Wet | 63 | ||
| 85 | Comfort | 46 | ||
| 70 | Value | 50 | ||
| 87 | Snow | 36 | ||
| 22 | Ice | 12 | ||
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
| UltraGrip Performance 3 | Category | Premitra Snow WP6 | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 8.8 | Wet Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 8.6 | Road Feedback | 7.7 | ||
| 8.1 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 9 | Wear | 7.9 | ||
| 8.8 | Comfort | 6.8 | ||
| 9.5 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 8.1 | Ice Grip | 7.8 | ||
Owners rate the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15 reviews and the Premitra Snow WP6 71% from 8. 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.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
- 71%from 8 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 30,000 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally report the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 as a strong-performing winter tire, with frequent praise for confident grip in snow/ice and capable wet-road handling, especially considering the price. Most high-scoring reviews are very satisfied and would buy it again. A smaller minority report notable road noise/humming, sometimes described as a growl or drone, which can undermine overall comfort.
- strong snow traction
- good ice grip
- confident wet handling/grip
- good value for money
- increased road noise/humming
Summarised by AI from 8 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 8 Premitra Snow WP6 reviewsThe Maxxis WP6 is good enough for normal Dutch winter driving. Straight-line aquaplaning resistance is good and overall grip levels are acceptable.
However, on dry and wet roads the tires lack feedback when cornering. Steering feel is vague and the car feels slightly floaty, especially in faster bends and motorway exits.
Snow traction is good and steering on snow is acceptable. On icy roads the rear of the car felt unstable, with a subtle side-to-side movement.
Previously driven on Firestone Winterhawk 2, Michelin Alpin A4 and Dunlop Winter Sport 5. Of those, the Dunlop offered the best overall balance and driver confidence.
Overall I’m satisfied, but I would not buy them again. Next time I would try the Kumho WP52 or return to a premium brand.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 175 sizes of the UltraGrip Performance 3 and 63 of the Premitra Snow WP6, 48 of them made in both.
| Category | UltraGrip Performance 3 | Premitra Snow WP6 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 175 sizes, 14 to 23 inch | 63 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 48 sizes 175/65 R14185/60 R15185/65 R15195/65 R15185/60 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16and 36 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B60%C39%D0%A0% | B70%C28%A1% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C74%B16%D9%A1%E0% | D79%C21% |
| EU label noise | 69-74 dB B87%A13% | 69-72 dB B73%A27% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 415 of 415 | 71 of 71 |
| On the market since | - | 2020 |
| Awards | Commended: Best Winter Tire (DriverReviews, 2025/26) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was the dearer tire in 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 68.3% 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 “premium winter performance” matchup: the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (UHP winter) is engineered to deliver high grip and high stability across the full winter envelope, while the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 (premium-touring winter, often priced like a budget option in tests) tends to trade outright performance for cost and, in some conditions, efficiency.
Across 10 shared independent tests in multiple sizes (16" through 19"), the pattern is extremely consistent: Goodyear ranks near the top of the field (including multiple outright wins), while the Maxxis typically sits in the lower half. The most important story isn't a single metric-it's the repeatability of the gaps, especially in wet braking, and how that translates into real-world safety margins.
That said, the WP6 does show a clear, repeatable “specialty”: aquaplaning resistance can be very good, and its purchase price/value score is often attractive. The comparison therefore comes down to whether you're optimizing for maximum all-round winter capability (Goodyear) or lowest upfront spend with a notable deep-water strength (Maxxis).
Conclusion
On the evidence of the shared tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is the decisively stronger tire overall-10 shared tests, 10 times ahead on overall ranking, including wins such as 1st/10 in AZ (2025) and 1st/31 in ADAC (2025). The biggest, most meaningful separator is wet braking: Goodyear beats Maxxis in every shared wet-braking result, often by large margins (e.g., 49.3 m vs 56.8 m in AZ 2025, and 32.6 m vs 41.0 m in the 2025 52-set braking test). Those are “stopping-a-car-lengths-earlier” differences that directly affect collision avoidance, and they're reinforced by Goodyear's typically stronger wet handling/circle performance.
In snow, Goodyear is also usually ahead (traction, handling, slalom), though the exact gap varies by test. Auto Bild Sportscars (2026) is particularly damning for the Maxxis on snow (noted as the weakest on snow with a safety penalty), whereas Auto Express (2026) found the WP6 more “mid-pack” on snow but still clearly behind the Goodyear across the snow metrics. Where the Maxxis does fight back is aquaplaning: it wins straight and/or curved aquaplaning in several Auto Bild tests (e.g., Sportscars 2026 and SUV 2024), sometimes ranking near the very best in those specific sub-tests.
Value is the WP6's main argument-often among the cheapest tires tested and occasionally scoring well on efficiency-related metrics (e.g., lowest fuel consumption in ADAC 2025, and better rolling resistance in AZ 2025). But the repeated wet-braking deficit is too large to frame as a minor compromise; it's a fundamental performance gap. The practical takeaway: if you want one winter tire that you can trust when conditions swing between cold wet highways, slush, and snow-especially at higher speeds-the Goodyear is the safer, more complete package. The Maxxis only makes sense when budget is the overriding constraint and your risk tolerance is higher, with the consolation that its aquaplaning resistance can be a genuine plus in heavy rain.
UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Premitra Snow WP6: your questions
Is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 or the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 the better tire?
In the 11 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead 11 times and the Premitra Snow WP6 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the UltraGrip Performance 3 scores 9.5 and the Premitra Snow WP6 6.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the UltraGrip Performance 3 or the Premitra Snow WP6?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 30 of the 36 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10.4% shorter in the wet across 11 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 11 of the 13 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.4% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 21 of the 24 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 4.2% higher speed on the snow handling course across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 24.2% longer in the wear tests (4 tests), had 4.9% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) and shed 14.7% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 9/10 for the UltraGrip Performance 3 and 7.9/10 for the Premitra Snow WP6.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.9 dB quieter (6 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.8/10 for the UltraGrip Performance 3 and 6.8/10 for the Premitra Snow WP6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15 reviews and the Premitra Snow WP6 71% from 8. 100% of UltraGrip Performance 3 owners would buy it again, against 63% for the Premitra Snow WP6.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the UltraGrip Performance 3 was the dearer tire in 6 of them, by 68.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 is made in 175 sizes (14 to 23 inch) and the Premitra Snow WP6 in 63 (14 to 20 inch). 48 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the UltraGrip Performance 3 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Premitra Snow WP6 B and D.
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