Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 15
- TR Score
- 7.3/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 4
In the 11 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead 10 times and the Sport Master Winter once. The UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 32.3% longer in the wear tests; the Sport Master Winter lapped the dry handling course 1.4% faster.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if you prioritize winter safety, predictable wet/snow handling, aquaplaning resistance, and longer life-it's the more “no regrets” option across climates and driving styles. Consider the Linglong Sport Master Winter mainly if purchase price is the deciding factor and you drive in milder, mostly cleared winter conditions (and can accept weaker wet control/deep-water security and higher running costs from rolling resistance).
Where the UltraGrip Performance 3 is stronger
- Winter safety bias that repeatedly shows in snow braking and traction (11-0 on snow braking across shared tests; e.g., 25.4 vs 27.4 m in Sport Auto, 10.1 vs 10.9 m in ADAC)
- Much stronger wet control and hydroplaning resistance in most datasets (e.g., ADAC curved aquaplaning 4.3 vs 2.9 m/s²; Sport Auto curved 3.13 vs 2.45 m/s²)
- More refined overall driving experience: higher subjective handling/comfort and usually lower noise (e.g., Sport Auto subjective wet 9 vs 5; noise 68 vs 73 dB)
Where the Sport Master Winter is stronger
- Stronger purchase-price/value proposition in every test that includes cost metrics (wins the Value category repeatedly; named price-performance winner by AvD)
- Can be competitive on dry-road pace in several tests (dry handling wins in AZ 2025 and both Auto Express tests; dry braking wins in ADAC small size and multiple Auto Bild/AZ measurements)
- In some contexts shows decent straightforward dry/wet balance without a single glaring braking weakness (ADAC ranks it 3/16 overall on balanced asphalt scores)
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 Sport Master Winter at a glance
| Category | UltraGrip Performance 3 | Gap | Sport Master Winter |
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| Shared tests won11 shared tests | 10 | 1 | |
| Dry19 measurements | 11 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped 0.5% shorter in the dry (9 tests) | 8 |
| Wet43 measurements | 39 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped 3.8% shorter in the wet (11 tests) | 3 |
| Snow33 measurements | 32 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped 3% shorter on snow (11 tests) | 1 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort13 measurements | 10 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2 dB quieter (8 tests) | 2 |
| Value15 measurements | 15 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 32.3% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 0 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 2.2 | 7.3/10 |
| Owner rating15 and 4 reviews | 90% | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 8 points | 82% |
| Pricein the 10 tests that listed prices | +91.2% | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was dearer in 10 of 10 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 175 | 69 sizes made in both | 95 |
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, 2025 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 | Sport Master Winter |
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| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P9 of 50 | P21 of 50 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tire Test | P4 of 10 | P7 of 10 | |
| 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test | P3 of 9 | P9 of 9 | |
| 2026 AvD Winter Tire Test | P3 of 15 | P9 of 15 | |
| 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 | P6 of 16 | P3 of 16 | |
| 2026 Auto Express Winter Tire Test | P6 of 11 | P9 of 11 | |
| 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P5 of 20 | P19 of 20 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P3 of 51 | P16 of 51 | |
| 2025 AMS Winter Tire Test | P2 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2025 Auto Express Winter Tire Test | P2 of 8 | P5 of 8 |
Performance profile
24 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
Sport Master Winter
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 80%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 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
Sport Master Winter
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
Sport Master Winter
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15 reviews and the Sport Master Winter 82% from 4. 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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| 132 | 0.2% | 132 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 78.03 | 2.9% | 80.44 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.3 | 4.9% | 46 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 17.2 | 2.7% | 16.7 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.23 | 3.4% | 13.68 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51.8 | 6.1% | 48.9 | 7-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 41.8 | 17% | 52.8 | 6-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 86 | 3% | 88 | 11-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.03 | 6.7% | 8.68 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.27 | 2.8% | 74.26 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 44.6 | 2% | 43.5 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 73.3% | scored | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.8 | 7.9% | 11.8 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.9 | 2.8% | 11.6 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74 | 0.9% | 73 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 28,063 | 32.3% | 21,451 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.44 | 10.5% | 9.44 | 8-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.5 | 5.2% | 5.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Sport Master Winter 7.3 out of 10.
| UltraGrip Performance 3 | Category | Sport Master Winter | ||
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| 89 | Dry | 83 | ||
| 95 | Wet | 62 | ||
| 85 | Comfort | 29 | ||
| 70 | Value | 32 | ||
| 87 | Snow | 26 | ||
| 22 | Ice | 17 | ||
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 | Sport Master Winter | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 8.8 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8.6 | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| 8.1 | Handling | 7.8 | ||
| 9 | Wear | 6.7 | ||
| 8.8 | Comfort | 8 | ||
| 9.5 | Snow Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 8.1 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15 reviews and the Sport Master Winter 82% from 4. 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.
Linglong Sport Master Winter
- 82%from 4 reviews
- 5,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 4 Sport Master Winter reviewsDrove them one winter on really heavy snow in the moutains no problem at all the snow grip was really impresive even against some premium tires. I had no problems never got stuck even when i was trying to get stuck i saw many people with premium tires and same awd having trouble but not with this ones. The only problem is Wear I think if ur winter is mild and temp are high the tires will melt away. About to mount them for this winter to see did they change after 1 year.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 175 sizes of the UltraGrip Performance 3 and 95 of the Sport Master Winter, 69 of them made in both.
| Category | UltraGrip Performance 3 | Sport Master Winter |
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| Season | Winter | Winter Run flat |
| Sizes made | 175 sizes, 14 to 23 inch | 95 sizes, 14 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 69 sizes 175/65 R14175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15195/55 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16and 57 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B60%C39%D0%A0% | A81%B19% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C74%B16%D9%A1%E0% | D82%C17%B1% |
| EU label noise | 69-74 dB B87%A13% | 71-75 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 415 of 415 | 101 of 101 |
| On the market since | - | 2025 |
| Awards | Commended: Best Winter Tire (DriverReviews, 2025/26) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was the dearer tire in 10 of the 10 tests that listed prices, by 91.2% 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 an unusually clear-cut matchup because the tires come from different intent levels: the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is an ultra-high-performance winter tire designed to keep dynamic cars stable and safe across wet, slush and snow, while the Linglong Sport Master Winter is a budget-oriented touring winter option that aims to deliver acceptable winter mobility at a much lower entry price.
Across 11 shared professional tests in multiple sizes (from 185/65 R15 to 245/45 R19), the Goodyear repeatedly lands in the top group overall (as high as 1st/10 and typically top-6), whereas the Linglong is far more variable-occasionally scoring well on dry metrics and value, but frequently trailing badly in wet control and aquaplaning and sometimes finishing near the bottom overall (e.g., 9th/9 and 19th/20). The key story is whether Linglong's purchase-price advantage outweighs the safety and consistency margin Goodyear builds on wet roads, deep water and snow.
Conclusion
On the evidence of these shared tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is the clearly stronger and more dependable winter tire. It wins 10 of the 11 shared overall comparisons and dominates the winter-critical disciplines: it goes 11-0 on snow braking, repeatedly shows stronger snow traction, and is typically much safer in wet handling and aquaplaning. The gaps are often meaningful in real driving: for example, in Sport Auto the Goodyear's straight aquaplaning speed advantage is 83.5 vs 73.8 km/h (+13%), and ADAC shows a huge curved-aquaplaning margin (4.3 vs 2.9 m/s², +48%). Wet braking is also usually in Goodyear's favor (9 wins from 10 measured instances), including big deltas like 50.9 vs 55.8 m in Auto Bild 2025 and 32.6 vs 35.7 m in the large braking shootout.
Linglong's case is value and occasional dry-road competitiveness. It repeatedly posts the better “value” metric (e.g., ADAC 1.86 vs 2.34 price/1000; AvD and AZ also favor Linglong on cost), and in several tests it's quick on dry handling or strong in dry braking (it even beats Goodyear on dry braking/handling in some Auto Bild/AZ measurements). But the pattern that holds it back is inconsistency and wet/deep-water weakness: multiple reports flag bottom-half wet handling, very poor aquaplaning (sometimes near-worst), higher noise, and notably higher rolling resistance-meaning some of the upfront savings can be clawed back at the pump. The practical takeaway: if you want winter confidence you can lean on in heavy rain, slush and real snowfall, Goodyear is the safer bet; Linglong is only compelling if budget is the overriding constraint and your winters are mild and mostly dry/cleared.
UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Sport Master Winter: your questions
Is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 or the Linglong Sport Master Winter the better tire?
In the 11 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead 10 times and the Sport Master Winter once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the UltraGrip Performance 3 scores 9.5 and the Sport Master Winter 7.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the UltraGrip Performance 3 or the Sport Master Winter?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 39 of the 43 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.8% shorter in the wet across 11 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 11 of the 19 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.5% shorter in the dry across 9 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 32 of the 33 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3% shorter on snow across 11 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 32.3% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) and had 10.5% lower rolling resistance (8 tests). Owners rate wear 9/10 for the UltraGrip Performance 3 and 6.7/10 for the Sport Master Winter.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2 dB quieter (8 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.8/10 for the UltraGrip Performance 3 and 8/10 for the Sport Master Winter.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15 reviews and the Sport Master Winter 82% from 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 10 tests that listed prices, the UltraGrip Performance 3 was the dearer tire in 10 of them, by 91.2% 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 Sport Master Winter in 95 (14 to 21 inch). 69 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 Sport Master Winter A and D.
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Where this data comes from
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.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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