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215/45 R16 GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 variants
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 is a winter tyre made in total of 265 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 215/45 R16 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 100mm narrower than the widest one (315). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 96.75mm sidewall height. In 215/45 R16, there is only one possible speed index for GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.
215/45 R16 90 V XL EVR
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 is made in 265 sizes, starting from 175/65 R14 up to 315/40 R22.
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 in tyre tests
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 215/55 R17
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 12
1 out of 12 competitors — achieved a final rating of "Exemplary". The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 dominated on snow with class‑leading traction and braking, and also topped cross aquaplaning, wet handling and wet circle cornering; it delivered excellent dry braking and low exterior noise. Testers called it a "traction master" on snow and praised its overall balance across different road conditions, although it was noted to be slightly slower in dry handling.
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 12
1 out of 12 competitors — achieved a final rating of "Exemplary". The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 dominated on snow with class‑leading traction and braking, and also topped cross aquaplaning, wet handling and wet circle cornering; it delivered excellent dry braking and low exterior noise. Testers called it a "traction master" on snow and praised its overall balance across different road conditions, although it was noted to be slightly slower in dry handling.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 788 | ||||||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 784 | ||||||
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| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
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Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17
recommended
Ranked #3 of 7
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished 3rd out of 7 competitors, earning a 'Recommended' rating. It excelled in dry handling, noise, snow cornering, and snow traction. Testers praised its excellent grip on snow and absence of serious weaknesses. On wet surfaces, it demonstrated good stability with slight understeer, making it dependable but somewhat sluggish. In dry conditions, it provided strong braking, good comfort, and efficiency, though it was a bit slow to change direction. This tire closely competed with Pirelli, offering even more traction and lateral grip with minimal steering adjustments.
recommended
Ranked #3 of 7
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished 3rd out of 7 competitors, earning a 'Recommended' rating. It excelled in dry handling, noise, snow cornering, and snow traction. Testers praised its excellent grip on snow and absence of serious weaknesses. On wet surfaces, it demonstrated good stability with slight understeer, making it dependable but somewhat sluggish. In dry conditions, it provided strong braking, good comfort, and efficiency, though it was a bit slow to change direction. This tire closely competed with Pirelli, offering even more traction and lateral grip with minimal steering adjustments.
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 392 | ||||||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 372 | ||||||
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