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#3 winter tyres 2026

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Name: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Brand: GoodYear
Availability: InStock
Rating: 95 (24 reviews)

Winter

Premium

9.5 /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.

Best in test

24 Tests Price from: £61 179 Sizes 3PMSF M+S

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

This tyre

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5

Premium

WinterContact TS 870 P

9.4

Better at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling

Worse at: Mileage, Gravel traction

Premium

Cinturato Winter 2

7.2

Worse at: Mileage, Dry handling

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Blizzak 6

9.2

Better at: Rolling resistance

Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking

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UltraGrip Performance+

9.0

Worse at: Mileage

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PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0

Better at: Gravel traction, Snow handling

Worse at: Mileage, Wet handling

Premium

Wintrac Pro+

7.2

Worse at: Mileage, Wet braking

Premium

Winter Sport 5

8.6

Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet handling

Premium

WinterContact TS 870

9.9

Better at: Rolling resistance, Mileage

Worse at: Comfort

Premium

ALPIN 7

8.5

Better at: Rolling resistance, Snow handling

Worse at: Wet braking

Premium

P Zero Winter 2

9.7

Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet braking

Worse at: Snow handling, Mileage

Premium

Winter

9.6

Better at: Snow braking, Rolling resistance

Worse at: Wet handling, Mileage

Premium

WinterContact 8 S

7.8

Better at: Rolling resistance, Snow braking

Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking

Premium

Scorpion Winter 2

8.6

Better at: Wet handling

Worse at: Snow braking, Rolling resistance

Premium

Wintrac Pro

6.3

Worse at: Mileage, Wet handling

Premium

Blizzak LM-005

8.7

Better at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance

Worse at: Mileage, 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.

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

Price vs Quality

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Tests (24)

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24 Tests 5× Winner 20× Recommended

Winter

225/40 R18

Winner

ADAC2025

1stGood

VW Golf

1.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Good

2.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Good

3.Bridgestone Blizzak 6Good

Autozeitung2025

1stHighly recommended

BMW 5

1.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Highly recommended

2.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Highly recommended

3.Pirelli P Zero Winter 2Highly recommended

Winter

215/55 R17

Winner

Autobild2025

1stExemplary

VW T-Roc

1.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Exemplary

2.Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3Exemplary

3.Continental WinterContact TS 870 PExemplary

2ndGood

VW Passat Variant

1.Continental WinterContact TS 870 PGood

2.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Good

3.Bridgestone Blizzak 6Good

Winter

225/45 R17

#2 Of 8 Tyres

Autoexpress2025

2nd

VW Golf

1.Continental WinterContact TS 870Test winner

2.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

3.Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Winter

225/40 R18

#3 Of 51 Tyres

Autobild2025

3rd

BMW M135i

1.Dunlop Winter

2.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

3.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

4.Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Sportauto2025

3rdVery good

BMW M4

1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Outstanding

2.Bridgestone Blizzak 6Very good

3.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Very good

4.Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330Very good

Autobild2025

4thGood

Audi Q3

1.Continental WinterContact TS 870 PExemplary

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3.Michelin Alpin 7Exemplary

4.Vredestein Wintrac Pro+Good

Autobild2025

5thGood

BMW M135i

1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Exemplary

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4.Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Good

5.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Good

6.Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330Good

Winter

215/55 R17

Winner

ADAC2024

1stGood

VW T-Roc

1.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Good

2.Dunlop Winter Sport 5Good

3.Vredestein Wintrac ProGood

Winter

205/55 R16

#2 Of 12 Tyres

ADAC2024

2ndGood

VW Golf

1.Continental WinterContact TS 870Good

2.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Good

3.Michelin Alpin 6Good

Winter

205/55 R16

#2 Of 20 Tyres

AUTOBILD2024

2ndExemplary

VW Golf

1.Continental WinterContact TS 870Exemplary

2.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Exemplary

3.Semperit Speed-Grip 5Exemplary

Winter

235/35 R19

#2 Of 10 Tyres

AUTOBILD2024

2ndExemplary

BMW M135i

1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Exemplary

2.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Exemplary

3.Continental WinterContact TS 870 PExemplary

Winter

245/45 R18

#2 Of 12 Tyres

AUTOBILD2024

2ndExemplary

CUPRA Formentor

1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Exemplary

2.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Exemplary

Winter

215/55 R17

#3 Of 7 Tyres

Autozeitung2024

3rdRecommended

VW Passat

1.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Test winner

2.Continental WinterContact TS 870 PHighly recommended

3.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Recommended

4.Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3Recommended

Winter

235/35 R19

#3 Of 6 Tyres

TYRE REVIEWS2024

3rdHighly recommended

VW Golf GTI

1.Pirelli P Zero Winter 2Test winner

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3.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Highly recommended

4.Continental WinterContact TS 870 PRecommended

Winter

205/55 R16

#9 Of 55 Tyres

AUTOBILD2024

9th

Wet braking: 36.9 m

VW Golf

1.Bridgestone Blizzak 6

···

8.Continental WinterContact TS 870

9.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

10.Firestone Winterhawk 4

Winter

225/40 R18

Winner

Autobild2023

1stTest winner

Toyota Yaris GR

1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Test winner

···

3.Continental WinterContact TS 870 PExemplary

Winter

225/45 R18

#2 Of 20 Tyres

Autobild2023

2ndExemplary

BMW 3

1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Test winner

2.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Exemplary

3.Continental WinterContact TS 870 PExemplary

Winter

255/45 R20

#2 Of 7 Tyres

Automotorsport2023

2ndVery good

Kia EV6

1.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Outstanding

2.GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Very good

3.Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUVVery good

Winter

225/40 R18

#2 Of 9 Tyres

Sportauto2023

2ndVery good

Audi S3

1.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Very good

2.GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Very good

3.Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Very good

Winter

225/45 R18

#3 Of 54 Tyres

Autobild2023

3rd

Wet braking: 33,9 m

BMW 3

1.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

2.Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

3.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Autoexpress2023

3rdRecommended

VW Golf

1.Continental WinterContact TS 870Test winner

2.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Recommended

3.GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Recommended

4.Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3

Winter

225/45 R18

#5 Of 11 Tyres

Tyre Reviews2023

5thHighly recommended

BMW 3

1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Test winner

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4.Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330Highly recommended

5.GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Highly recommended

6.Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2Recommended

Sizes (179)

175/65 R14From £71

2 Variants

8286TXLEVR

Best£71

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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+.

From sporty to efficient

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Ratings

Tested 20× By professional organizations

●Exemplary12× (60%)

●Good8× (40%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 9.3xxx/xx R17 8.8xxx/xx R18 9.6xxx/xx R19 9.7xxx/xx R20 10.0205/xx Rxx 9.3215/xx Rxx 8.9225/xx Rxx 9.4235/xx Rxx 9.5245/xx Rxx 10.0255/xx Rxx 10.0275/xx Rxx 10.0