Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

17

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

9th

Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
of 13
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Excellent.
Strong:
Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance, Wet Handling
7
of 8
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance
2
of 7
2024 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Goodyear secured second place in the winter tire test through consistent performance, taking multiple second-place finishes and never falling below third in any test. The tire recorded the best...
2
of 11
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Handling
2
of 23
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 proves to be a well-rounded winter tire, delivering excellent performance in all weather conditions. It offers safe driving characteristics and impressive milea...
Strong:
Noise
2
of 10
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 offers strong braking, good comfort, and efficient rolling in dry conditions. It maintains stability in corners but can be a bit slow to respond to steering cha...
Strong:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Circle, Snow Traction, Straight Aqua
1
of 16
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

2024

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 delivers strong performance on dry, wet, and snowy roads, achieving a good overall result in driving safety. It offers precise steering, short braking distances...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Snow Traction, Abrasion, Wear
4
of 17
The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tires for 2024

2024
Winner: Pirelli Ice Zero 2

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, a Central European non-studded tire, showed strong performance in wet and dry conditions. It excelled in aquaplaning resistance and performed well in the moose...
3
of 9
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 Highly Rec.

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Securing a solid third place, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 distinguished itself as the wet grip specialist. It offered the best braking performance in wet conditions at both tested temperat...
Strong:
Subj. Wet Handling
2
of 12
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 tire demonstrates varied capabilities across different road conditions. While it performs adequately on dry surfaces with good steering feel but some weaknesses...
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning
Weak:
Ice Braking
9
of 55
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

2
of 9
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Very balanced tire; strong performance under all conditions.
Strong:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
1
of 12
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test

2023

Excellent/Test Winner.
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
2
of 22
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Strong:
Wear
3
of 54
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Strong:
Wet Braking
4
of 13
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The new Goodyear Ultragrip performance 3 followed the usual Goodyear DNA of minimal compromises, scoring well in every category other than, unusually for goodyear, rolling resistance, but the tire ...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Handling
2
of 7
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Very versatile. The new Goodyear excels in all weather conditions."Very Good"
Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Wet Circle, Wet Handling