Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Nokian Snowproof 3P
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 15
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 1
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead 3 times and the Snowproof 3P once. The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 4.4% quicker in the snow traction test; the Snowproof 3P had 2.2% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if you regularly face real snow/compact winter roads and want the most confidence and comfort in true winter driving. Choose the Nokian Snowproof 3P if your winter is predominantly cold, wet tarmac (and you value short wet/dry stops, efficiency and-depending on size-very strong aquaplaning resistance), accepting that it's usually not the snow-performance benchmark and can feel less plush.
Where the UltraGrip Performance 3 is stronger
- Best-in-class snow performance across all shared tests (4/4 wins in snow braking, traction and handling; often also top subjective snow scores)
- Strong overall winter balance and high subjective comfort (e.g., Auto Bild comfort 9.6 vs 8.6; sport auto comfort 9 vs 6)
- Generally strong aquaplaning performance in 2 of the 3 tests that measured it in detail (e.g., Auto Bild Sportscars +3.2% straight and +5.7% curved; Sport Auto +2.8% straight and +6.8% curved)
Where the Snowproof 3P is stronger
- Shorter dry and wet braking in most shared tests (won dry braking 3/4 and wet braking 3/4; e.g., Sport Auto wet braking 32.4m vs 33.5m)
- Wet-road specialist characteristics when conditions are rainy (Sport Auto: best wet handling and top subjective wet score; Al Volante: class-leading aquaplaning)
- Low rolling resistance advantage in most comparisons (won 3/4; e.g., Auto Bild Sportscars 7.8 vs 8.3 kg/t)
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 Snowproof 3P at a glance
| Category | UltraGrip Performance 3 | Gap | Snowproof 3P |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 3 | 1 | |
| Dry8 measurements | 3 | Level between the two. | 3 |
| Wet17 measurements | 8 | The Snowproof 3P stopped 1.6% shorter in the wet (4 tests) | 9 |
| Snow16 measurements | 16 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 4.4% quicker in the snow traction test (2 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort8 measurements | 5 | 1 | |
| Value4 measurements | 1 | The Snowproof 3P had 2.2% lower rolling resistance (4 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 0.1 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating15 and 1 reviews | 90% | Too close to call | 90% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +15.5% | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was dearer in 3 of 3 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 175 | 48 sizes made in both | 50 |
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 4 tests in 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 | Snowproof 3P |
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| 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test | P3 of 12 | P7 of 12 | |
| 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test | P2 of 6 | P3 of 6 | |
| The BEST Winter Tires for 2026/27 | P1 of 9 | P6 of 9 | |
| 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test | P3 of 9 | P2 of 9 |
Performance profile
18 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snowproof 3P
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 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 3 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
Snowproof 3P
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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| 137 | 1.5% | 135 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 66.7 | 0.8% | 66.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 118 | 1.6% | 116 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 107.7 | 0.4% | 107.3 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 45.8 | 1% | 45.4 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 11.1% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 17.6 | 1% | 17.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 52.5 | 0.2% | 52.7 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 101.9 | 1.1% | 116.8 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 64 | 2% | 65 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 4.59 | 4.4% | 4.79 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 295 | 2.1% | 295 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 65.23 | 2.2% | 66.6 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 48.1 | 1.3% | 47.4 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 13.2 | 2.7% | 12.9 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 66.25 | 0.4 dB | 66.67 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 8.1 | 2.2% | 7.93 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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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 Snowproof 3P 9.4 out of 10.
| UltraGrip Performance 3 | Category | Snowproof 3P | ||
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| 89 | Dry | 80 | ||
| 95 | Wet | 96 | ||
| 85 | Comfort | 62 | ||
| 70 | Value | 82 | ||
| 87 | Snow | 66 | ||
| 22 | Ice | - | ||
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 | Snowproof 3P | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 10 | ||
| 8.8 | Wet Grip | 10 | ||
| 8.6 | Road Feedback | 9 | ||
| 8.1 | Handling | 10 | ||
| 9 | Wear | - | ||
| 8.8 | Comfort | 7 | ||
| 9.5 | Snow Grip | - | ||
| 8.1 | Ice Grip | - | ||
Owners rate the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15 reviews and the Snowproof 3P 90% from 1. 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.
Nokian Snowproof 3P
- 90%from 1 reviews
- 300 milesdriven by reviewers
All 1 Snowproof 3P reviewsPrevious tire: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 · Mostly motorway and short city trips, little snow in my area
I chose the Snowproof 3P for its strong wet braking and high-speed stability. My Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was excellent in snow but felt vague and wobbly in fast, sweeping motorway bends.
Comfort: Firm, much like a UHP summer tire. If you're coming from UHP summers, you'll hardly notice a difference in ride comfort.
Noise: Very quiet, a big improvement over the Dunlop.
Steering: In slow corners with a lot of steering lock, it feels a little dull, but it still builds up plenty of grip. It's clearly most at home at higher speeds: excellent straight-line stability, and lane changes are easy and precise, without the vague, wobbly feel typical of many winter tires.Wet grip: On a similar level to my summer tires.
Grip in general: Felt confident after only a few km, and the tire feels better with every kilometer.So far a great choice for drivers who prioritize motorway stability and wet safety. I'll update after the winter with experience in cold, wet and possibly snowy conditions.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 175 sizes of the UltraGrip Performance 3 and 50 of the Snowproof 3P, 48 of them made in both.
| Category | UltraGrip Performance 3 | Snowproof 3P |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 175 sizes, 14 to 23 inch | 50 sizes, 17 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 48 sizes 205/45 R17205/55 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17235/55 R17215/45 R18215/50 R18215/60 R18225/40 R18225/45 R18225/50 R18225/55 R18and 36 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B60%C39%D0%A0% | B52%A48% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C74%B16%D9%A1%E0% | C60%B40% |
| EU label noise | 69-74 dB B87%A13% | 72-74 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 415 of 415 | 62 of 62 |
| On the market since | - | 2026 |
| Awards | Commended: Best Winter Tire (DriverReviews, 2025/26) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was the dearer tire in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 15.5% 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.
Goodyear's UltraGrip Performance 3 and Nokian's Snowproof 3P target similar “Central European” winter conditions, but they come at the problem from different angles. The Goodyear is positioned as an ultra-high-performance winter tire, aiming to keep steering response and snow capability high without giving away too much refinement. The Nokian is a premium-touring winter tire with a clear bias toward wet-road security and efficiency.
Across four shared 2026-era tests (sizes spanning 205/45 R17 to 235/60 R18), the pattern is consistent: the Goodyear repeatedly tops the snow chapter and often scores strongly for subjective comfort and overall winter balance, while the Nokian frequently posts shorter dry and wet braking distances and, in some tests, looks like the wet-handling specialist. The headline question is whether you want maximum performance when roads turn white, or you prioritize wet braking/efficiency for the more common cold-and-wet commute.
Conclusion
Taken as a whole, UltraGrip Performance 3 is the more complete “winter performer” when snow is a real part of your season. It won the snow categories in every shared test (4/4 for snow braking, traction and handling), and that advantage is not just marginal in the tests that emphasise snow: for example in Al Volante it led snow traction by about 5.9% (4.02s vs 4.27s) and snow braking by about 3.7% (13.27m vs 13.78m). It also tends to be easier to live with day-to-day: Auto Bild Sportscars rated it joint most comfortable (9.6 vs 8.6), and sport auto gave it a huge subjective comfort edge (9 vs 6). The trade-off is that wet braking is rarely class-leading and, depending on test/size, aquaplaning can swing from a strength (Sport Auto) to a clear weakness (Al Volante).
Snowproof 3P's core case is wet-road safety margins and running efficiency, especially for climates where winter means cold rain far more often than packed snow. It won wet braking in three of the four shared tests and delivered meaningful gaps in some wet metrics-most notably in Al Volante, where it dominated aquaplaning (98.9 vs 90.5 km/h straight aquaplaning, and 101.4 vs 87.5 in the curved test). It also repeatedly shows low rolling resistance (won 3/4) and often excellent dry braking (won 3/4). Where it gives ground is dynamic handling feel and outright pace in mixed conditions: Auto Bild called it slowest on dry handling and second-slowest on wet handling (enough for a safety penalty), and it typically can't match the Goodyear's snow confidence when pushed.
Practical takeaway: if you regularly drive on properly snow-covered roads, the Goodyear's snow dominance and calmer comfort make it the safer “do-everything” winter choice. If your winter is mainly wet motorways, standing water, and cold urban braking events-with only occasional light snow-the Nokian's braking/efficiency bias can be the smarter fit, as long as you're happy to accept a less plush ride and (in some reports) less convincing handling pace.
UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Snowproof 3P: your questions
Is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 or the Nokian Snowproof 3P the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead 3 times and the Snowproof 3P once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the UltraGrip Performance 3 scores 9.5 and the Snowproof 3P 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the UltraGrip Performance 3 or the Snowproof 3P?
The Snowproof 3P led 9 of the 17 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.6% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
Across the shared tests the dry measurements are split 3-3 between the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Snowproof 3P.
Which is better in snow?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 16 of the 16 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 4.4% quicker in the snow traction test across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Snowproof 3P had 2.2% lower rolling resistance (4 tests).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.8/10 for the UltraGrip Performance 3 and 7/10 for the Snowproof 3P.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15 reviews and the Snowproof 3P 90% from 1.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the UltraGrip Performance 3 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 15.5% 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 Snowproof 3P in 50 (17 to 21 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 Snowproof 3P B and C.
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