Ceat WinterDrive vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Across the shared tests, Goodyear posts four overall wins and dominates wet disciplines-wet braking advantages of roughly 5-12% recur, along with superior handling and aquaplaning margins. Ceat counters with class-leading value, slightly shorter dry stops in two tests, and small but repeatable edges in snow traction and ice braking. The result is a clear split between wet-safety leadership (Goodyear) and budget-led winter competence (Ceat).
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 four tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | four |
While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Ceat WinterDrive 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
- Outstanding value: lowest cost-per-km; ~€380/set with solid mileage
- Slight advantages in snow traction and ice braking across tests
- Occasionally shorter dry braking vs premium rivals
- Good efficiency/rolling resistance for the class
- Class-leading wet safety: consistently shorter wet braking (≈5-12%)
- Superior aquaplaning resistance and wet handling confidence
- High projected mileage and low abrasion (ADAC +18% mileage vs Ceat)
- Balanced winter ability with precise control and strong overall test results
Dry Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Ceat WinterDrive was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Ceat WinterDrive stopped the vehicle in 2.84% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Dry Braking: Ceat WinterDrive
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.09% faster around a lap than the Ceat WinterDrive.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from four 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 9.52% less distance than the Ceat WinterDrive.
Best In Wet Braking: 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 7.81% less distance than the Ceat WinterDrive.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 4.89% faster around a wet lap than the Ceat WinterDrive.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 5.12% faster around a wet circle than the Ceat WinterDrive.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 floated at a 6.58% higher speed than the Ceat WinterDrive.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 slipped out at a 22.26% higher speed than the Ceat WinterDrive.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 0.21% less distance than the Ceat WinterDrive.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Ceat WinterDrive was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Ceat WinterDrive had 4.91% better snow traction than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Snow Traction: Ceat WinterDrive
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.85% faster around a lap than the Ceat WinterDrive.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Ceat WinterDrive and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed equally well in snow slalom tests.
Best In Snow Slalom: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Ceat WinterDrive was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Ceat WinterDrive stopped the vehicle 7.19% shorter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Ice Braking: Ceat WinterDrive
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Ceat WinterDrive and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 0.22% quieter than the Ceat WinterDrive.
Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
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 10.01% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Ceat WinterDrive.
Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Ceat WinterDrive was better during one value tests. On average the Ceat WinterDrive proved to have a 33.09% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Value: Ceat WinterDrive
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Ceat WinterDrive was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Ceat WinterDrive had a 0.98% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Ceat WinterDrive
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Ceat WinterDrive and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
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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 21.88% less particle wear matter than the Ceat WinterDrive.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Ceat WinterDrive and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
In total the Ceat WinterDrive has been reviewed 0 times and drivers have given the tire 0% overall.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has been reviewed 13 times and drivers have given the tire 87% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
View all Ceat WinterDrive driver reviews >>
Conclusion
The Ceat WinterDrive earns its place on cost-per-kilometer and dependable winter basics. It can edge Goodyear in dry stopping by tiny margins and shows small advantages in snow traction and on ice braking, but its wet-road limitations-longer braking, weaker handling, and lower aquaplaning thresholds-cap its overall ranking. Choose Ceat for tight budgets and predominantly urban routes where roads are cleared and outright wet prowess is less critical; choose Goodyear for the best safety net in variable, rainy winters and for higher annual mileage where longevity pays back the premium.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Goodyear wins all 4 shared tests; Ceat has none
- Wet braking: Goodyear shorter by ~5-12% in every test that measured it
- Aquaplaning: Goodyear higher straight-line speed (+6-8%) and stronger curved grip (+29% in Autobild)
- Snow/ice: Ceat edges snow traction and ice braking by small margins; snow braking largely equal
- Dry: Ceat marginally shorter dry stops; handling parity to slight Goodyear edge
- Longevity and wear: Goodyear higher mileage (+18% ADAC) and lower abrasion; Ceat cheaper to buy and better price-per-1,000 km
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.