Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
Early spoiler: the Goodyear dominated overall (five test wins out of five) with class-leading wet safety and convincingly better snow capability, while Linglong's highlights were lower purchase price, some quick dry laps, and isolated aquaplaning strengths. The meaningful gaps emerge in emergency braking, stability on snow and wet, and long-term running costs.
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 five tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | five |
While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Linglong Sport Master Winter 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.
Key Strengths
- Best-in-test wet safety: shorter wet braking by ~8-9% and faster wet handling
- Consistently stronger on snow (braking, traction, handling, subjective control)
- Lower noise, lower rolling resistance, and substantially longer tread life
- Balanced, predictable dynamics with high subjective scores and test wins
- Lower purchase price and favorable price-per-1000 km in some tests
- Quick dry handling laps in several sizes; competitive dry braking at times
- Isolated aquaplaning strengths (notably curved aquaplaning in one test)
- Acceptable comfort in some evaluations
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Linglong Sport Master Winter was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master Winter stopped the vehicle in 0.65% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Dry Braking: Linglong Sport Master Winter
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Linglong Sport Master Winter was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master Winter was 1.6% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Linglong Sport Master Winter
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.22% faster around a lap than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 15.38% more points than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 6.02% less distance than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 3.39% faster around a wet lap than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 3.94% faster around a wet lap than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 40.38% more points than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 3.71% faster around a wet circle than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Linglong Sport Master Winter was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master Winter floated at a 0.12% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Linglong Sport Master Winter
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Linglong Sport Master Winter was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master Winter slipped out at a 25.8% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Linglong Sport Master Winter
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.74% less distance than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 accelerated 9.42% faster than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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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 had 7.84% better snow traction than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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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 3.53% faster around a lap than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 3.01% faster around a lap than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two subj. snow handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 36.36% more points than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 provided 7.2% more lateral grip than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.41% faster through a slalom than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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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 8.27% more points than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Noise
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 2.73% quieter than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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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 22.88% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Linglong Sport Master Winter was better during two value tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master Winter proved to have a 32.45% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Value: Linglong Sport Master Winter
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had a 10.6% lower rolling resistance than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wore 36.36% less per 1000km driven than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Linglong Sport Master Winter.
In total the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has been reviewed 13 times and drivers have given the tire 87% overall.
The Linglong Sport Master Winter has been reviewed 3 times and drivers have given the tire 83% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
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Conclusion
The Linglong Sport Master Winter delivers occasional dry-track speed and attractive upfront pricing, and in one test showed strong aquaplaning resistance. However, longer wet and snow braking distances, nervous handling, higher rolling resistance, and weaker wear undermine its value once total cost of ownership and safety margins are considered. For real-world winter driving, especially where rain or snow is common, Goodyear is the clear recommendation; Linglong only makes sense for budget-led buyers in mild climates who prioritize price and occasional dry performance.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Goodyear swept all five shared tests (1st-5th vs 5th-9th ranges)
- Wet braking: Goodyear repeatedly shorter (e.g., 32.6 m vs 35.7 m; 50.9 m vs 55.8 m)
- Snow capability: Goodyear leads across braking, traction and handling in every test
- Handling character: Goodyear stable/neutral vs Linglong's nervous/oversteer tendencies reported
- Efficiency and wear: Goodyear lower RR (≈6-14% better) and longer life (up to +50% in one test)
- Noise and comfort: Goodyear generally quieter; comfort favors Goodyear in AMS, ties elsewhere
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.