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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Winter
Price from: £60 179 Sizes
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#7
#3 winter tyres 2026
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Premium
9.2 /10 Recommended

The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.

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29 Tests Price from: £60 179 Sizes 3PMSF M+S

Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

GoodYearThis tyre
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.2
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.1
Better at: Rolling resistance
Worse at: Exterior noise, Mileage
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak LM-005
8.7
Better at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Mileage, Dry braking
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
7.4
Worse at: Mileage, Wet braking
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance+
9.0
Worse at: Mileage
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870
9.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
Worse at: Comfort
MichelinPremium
ALPIN 7
8.5
Better at: Rolling resistance, Snow handling
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac
6.6
Better at: Rolling resistance
Worse at: Snow handling, Mileage
DunlopPremium
Winter
7.6
Better at: Snow braking, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet handling, Mileage
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 3
9.3
Better at: Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Mileage
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling
Worse at: Mileage, Gravel traction
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
7.2
Worse at: Mileage, Dry handling
MichelinPremium
PILOT ALPIN 5
10.0
Better at: Gravel traction, Snow handling
Worse at: Mileage, Wet handling
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
8.6
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet handling
PirelliPremium
P Zero Winter 2
9.9
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet braking
Worse at: Snow handling, Mileage
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact 8 S
7.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Snow braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Exceptional all‐weather performance with precise handling and reliable traction on dry, wet, and snowy roads.

Outstanding braking and safety characteristics, featuring short stopping distances and dynamic wet handling for increased security.

High durability and efficiency due to low wear, fuel consumption, and an extended mileage performance.

Specialized winter design delivers impressive grip on snow and ice for secure winter driving.

Comfortable ride with responsive steering and balanced handling for a dynamic driving experience.

Weaknesses

Slight reduction in braking performance on ice compared to top competitors.

Some users noted a marginally higher rolling resistance, which could affect fuel efficiency under certain conditions.

Minor handling deficits in high‐speed, dry curves, with a less precise steering response during rapid load transfers.

A relatively higher price level has been reported, which may not suit all budget expectations.

Reviews

9.6
156 Reviews

Customers like

Good grip on snow9×
Good wet-road performance8×
Good dry-road handling and stability7×
Quiet running11×
Comfortable ride5×

Customers don't like

Limited grip on ice2×

History

2023

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was launched

2023
7× Tested1× Winner
Autobild225/40 R181stTest winner
Autobild225/45 R18#2Exemplary
Automotorsport255/45 R20#2Very good
Sportauto225/40 R18#2Very good
Autobild225/45 R18#3
Autoexpress225/45 R17#3Recommended
Tyre Reviews225/45 R18#5Highly recommended
2024
8× Tested1× Winner
ADAC215/55 R171stGood
ADAC205/55 R16#2Good
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#2Exemplary
AUTOBILD235/35 R19#2Exemplary
AUTOBILD245/45 R18#2Exemplary
Autozeitung215/55 R17#3Recommended
TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19#3Highly recommended
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#9
2025
9× Tested3× Winner
ADAC225/40 R181stGood
Autozeitung245/45 R191stHighly recommended
Autobild215/55 R171stExemplary
Die Reifentester215/55 R17#2Good
Autoexpress225/45 R17#2
Autobild225/40 R18#3
SportautoBMW M4#3Very good
Autobild235/50 R19#4Good
Autobild225/40 R18#5Good
2026
5× Tested
AvD225/45 R17#3Highly recommended
ADAC225/50 R17#3Good
Auto Express205/55 R16#6
ADAC185/65 R15#6Satisfactory
Autobild245/45 R19#9
Price vs Quality
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Tests (29)

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29 Tests 5× Winner 23× Recommended
AvD Winter
225/45 R17
#3 Of 15 Tyres
AvD2026
3rdHighly recommended
Audi A3
1.Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3Highly recommended
2.Michelin ALPIN 7Highly recommended
3.GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Highly recommended
4.Continental WinterContact TS 870Highly recommended
ADAC Winter
225/50 R17
#3 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2026
3rdGood
Audi A4 Avant
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ADAC Winter
185/65 R15
#6 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2026
6thSatisfactory
Skoda Fabia
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Autobild Winter
245/45 R19
#9 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2026
9th
BMW 5er
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ADAC Winter
225/40 R18
Winner
ADAC2025
1stGood
VW Golf
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Autozeitung Winter
245/45 R19
Winner
Autozeitung2025
1stHighly recommended
BMW 5
1.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Highly recommended
2.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Highly recommended
3.Pirelli P Zero Winter 2Highly recommended
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
Winner
Autobild2025
1stExemplary
VW T-Roc
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Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#3 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild2025
3rd
BMW M135i
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Autobild Winter
235/50 R19
#4 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild2025
4thGood
Audi Q3
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Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#5 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2025
5thGood
BMW M135i
ADAC Winter
215/55 R17
Winner
ADAC2024
1stGood
VW T-Roc
ADAC Winter
205/55 R16
#2 Of 12 Tyres
ADAC2024
2ndGood
VW Golf
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#2 Of 20 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
2ndExemplary
VW Golf
AUTOBILD Winter
235/35 R19
#2 Of 10 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
2ndExemplary
BMW M135i
AUTOBILD Winter
245/45 R18
#2 Of 12 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
2ndExemplary
CUPRA Formentor
Autozeitung Winter
215/55 R17
#3 Of 7 Tyres
Autozeitung2024
3rdRecommended
VW Passat
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#9 Of 55 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
9th
Wet braking: 36.9 m
VW Golf
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
Winner
Autobild2023
1stTest winner
Toyota Yaris GR
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#2 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2023
2ndExemplary
BMW 3
Sportauto Winter
225/40 R18
#2 Of 9 Tyres
Sportauto2023
2ndVery good
Audi S3
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#3 Of 54 Tyres
Autobild2023
3rd
Wet braking: 33,9 m
BMW 3
Tyre Reviews Winter
225/45 R18
#5 Of 11 Tyres
Tyre Reviews2023
5thHighly recommended
BMW 3

Sizes (179)

175/65 R14From £60

2 Variants

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Goodyear Winter - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Goodyear's passenger winter range pairs the premium performance UltraGrip Performance 3 with the value-focused, snow-strong UltraGrip 9+.

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Ratings

Tested 23× By professional organizations

●Very good13× (57%)
●Good10× (43%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 9.3xxx/xx R17 8.9xxx/xx R18 9.6xxx/xx R19 9.7xxx/xx R20 10.0185/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 9.3215/xx Rxx 8.9225/xx Rxx 9.3235/xx Rxx 9.5245/xx Rxx 10.0255/xx Rxx 10.0275/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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