Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3
The pattern is consistent: Goodyear stacks up wins in the core safety metrics that dominate everyday winter driving in much of Europe-wet braking/handling, predictable grip and refinement-while Hankook's best arguments are value, strong straight and curved aquaplaning resistance, and competitive (often slightly better) snow braking and ice metrics in some formats. If your winter is mostly wet roads and fluctuating temperatures, this comparison tilts one way; if you see frequent standing water, want a cheaper set, and care most about deep-water stability and “winter bite,” it tilts the other.
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 twelve tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | eleven | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 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
- Wet-weather safety advantage: frequent leader in wet braking and wet handling (category wins: wet braking 10-2; wet handling 8-1)
- More refined day-to-day: consistently lower noise and better subjective comfort in several tests (noise wins 9-0; e.g., 71.8 dB vs 77.4 dB)
- Stronger longevity/environmental performance in major tests (e.g., ADAC 76,500 km vs 72,400 km; Auto Bild 45,500 km vs 34,407 km)
- Balanced “minimal compromise” dynamics: strong dry metrics plus dependable snow traction/handling (dry braking wins 7-2; snow traction wins 8-2)
- Aquaplaning-focused security: consistently stronger in straight and curved aquaplaning (wins: straight aqua 8-2; curved aquaplaning 7-1)
- Competitive winter bite in key metrics: often edges snow braking (6-5) and can be very strong on ice in some tests (e.g., 9.57 m ice braking vs 11.08 m)
- Better upfront value: repeatedly cheaper and scores better on value metrics (e.g., Auto Bild 2025 value 9.24 vs 10.94 price/1000; lower prices in multiple tests)
- Stable, predictable behaviour near the limit noted by testers, especially on snow and in aquaplaning scenarios
Dry Braking
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.32% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.29% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.5% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
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 2.29% more points than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.64% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 4.5% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.4% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: 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 1.79% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.18% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
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 one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 1.39% more points than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 2.4% higher lateral wet grip than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 floated at a 0.38% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during seven curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 slipped out at a 7.55% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from twelve 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 0.04% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Braking: 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 one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 accelerated 1.6% faster than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 1.29% better snow traction than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 0.46% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.7% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
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 and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 performed equally well in subj. snow handling tests.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Both tires performed equally well
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 provided 2.4% more lateral grip than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.56% faster through a slalom than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle 2.88% shorter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Ice Braking: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Ice Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 accelerated 9.92% faster than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Ice Traction: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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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 4.31% more points than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Noise
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during nine noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 3.55% quieter than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three wear tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is predicted to cover 9.29% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two value tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 proved to have a 6.81% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Value: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two price tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 cost 13.6% less than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Price: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had a 0.69% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 used 1.72% less fuel than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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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 emitted 10.71% less particle wear matter than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Driver Reviews
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.
Based on 13 reviews with an average rating of 87%
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 Driver Reviews
Across 20 reviews, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 is described as a highly confidence-inspiring winter tire with standout traction in snow and strong, predictable grip in wet conditions (often praised for stability and aquaplaning resistance). Many drivers also report good dry-road handling for a winter tire and consider it excellent value versus premium brands. A smaller minority mention increased road noise or a firmer/less comfortable ride compared with their summer tires, but this is not the dominant experience.
Based on 22 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Conclusion
The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3's case is narrower but still compelling: it is frequently stronger in aquaplaning security (wins in straight aquaplaning 8-2 and curved aquaplaning 7-1 across the summary) and it often edges snow braking (6-5) while also showing occasional standout ice performance (e.g., 9.57 m vs 11.08 m ice braking in one performance-winter test). Add in repeated price/value advantages (Auto Bild 2025 value: 9.24 vs 10.94 price/1000; multiple tests show lower purchase price), and it becomes a smart buy for drivers who prioritize winter traction per euro and high-speed water stability over ultimate wet-road stopping.
Practical takeaway: if you can only choose one tire for a typical mixed winter of wet roads, cold rain, and occasional snow, Goodyear's broader safety margin and refinement make it the safer all-rounder. Hankook is the better “value + water-clearing + winter bite” option-particularly if standing water/aquaplaning confidence and purchase price are your main constraints.
Key Differences
- Wet braking is the clearest separator: Goodyear repeatedly stops shorter (e.g., 32.6 m vs 35.6 m in a 52-tire test; 50.9 m vs 55.6 m in Auto Bild 2025)
- Aquaplaning trends the other way: Hankook more often delivers higher aquaplaning thresholds (straight aqua wins 8-2; curved aquaplaning wins 7-1, including several 7-13% advantages)
- Noise/refinement strongly favors Goodyear (noise wins 9-0; one test shows a very large gap: 71.8 dB vs 77.4 dB)
- Snow performance is nuanced: Hankook slightly leads snow braking (6-5), but Goodyear more often wins snow traction (8-2), which affects pulling away and climbing
- Longevity and wear projections generally favor Goodyear (notable gaps in Auto Bild/ADAC projected mileage), supporting higher purchase price for high-mileage drivers
- Value proposition favors Hankook: typically lower purchase price and stronger value scores, even when Goodyear wins on outright safety metrics
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.