Name: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 235/55 R18
Brand: GoodYear
Rating: 95 (24 reviews)

235/55 R18 GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 variants

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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 is a winter tyre made in total of 226 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 235/55 R18 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 80mm narrower than the widest one (315). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which results in 129.25mm sidewall height. In 235/55 R18, there are 2 possible speed indexes for GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. In 235/55 R18, UltraGrip Performance 3 usually competes against WinterContact TS 870 P, which is a tyre from Continental with a rating of 93%, compared to 95% of the GoodYear in question.

235/55 R18 104 H MO

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235/55 R18 104 V

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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 is made in 226 sizes, starting from 175/65 R14 up to 315/40 R22.

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WinterContact TS 870 P

R16 - R22

4.65/5

Comparison with GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3:

Continental better at:

• Interior noise
• Dry handling
• Comfort

Continental worse at:

• Wet handling
• Wet circle cornering
• Snow traction

£217

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Blizzak LM-005

R14 - R22

4.15/5

Comparison with GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3:

Bridgestone better at:

• Wet braking
• Comfort
• Dry handling

Bridgestone worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry braking
• Snow handling

£220

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UltraGrip Performance 3

R14 - R22

4.75/5

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Blizzak 6

R16 - R22

4.55/5

Comparison with GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3:

Bridgestone better at:

• Comfort

Bridgestone worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Interior noise
• Dry braking

£181

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Pilot Alpin 5

R16 - R22

4.95/5

Comparison with GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3:

Michelin better at:

• Dry handling
• Dry braking
• Snow handling

Michelin worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Interior noise
• Wet circle cornering

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Wintrac Pro

R17 - R22

2.85/5

Comparison with GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3:

Vredestein worse at:

• Snow braking
• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - cross

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Speed-Grip 5

R14 - R21

3.75/5

Comparison with GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3:

Semperit better at:

• Interior noise
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Semperit worse at:

• Wet handling
• Wet circle cornering
• Snow traction

£146

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EuroWinter HS02 Pro

R16 - R21

2.75/5

Comparison with GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3:

Falken worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Snow traction
• Snow braking

£147

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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (235/55 R18)

Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 235/50 R19
good
Ranked #4 of 11

4th out of 11 competitors, final rating 'Good', the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 proved a snow specialist—topping the field for snow traction and snow handling and also scoring best for wet circle cornering and low exterior noise. Testers praised its particularly strong winter characteristics but pointed out comparatively weaker aquaplaning resistance and wet braking, which kept it from a higher finish.

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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 10

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 secured an impressive 2nd place among 10 competitors in a rigorous winter tyre test. It earned an "Exemplary" rating, reflecting its high level of balanced performance. The testers highlighted the tyre's exceptional handling in both wet and dry conditions, along with precise steering response. It consistently performed well in snowy conditions, excelling particularly in dry braking, rolling resistance, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. Although its performance was noted as outstanding overall, braking in snow was identified as a minor drawback.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1-
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	2+	2+	2
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TYRE REVIEWS Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19
highly recommended
Ranked #3 of 6

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235/55 R18 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1	89.9% 82.5% 86.4% 91.5%	Autozeitung 2021	Autobild 2018	Premium
2.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%		ADAC 2020	Premium	£195 100 H + 2
3.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	ARBÖ 2023	AUTOBILD 2024	Premium	£220 104 H
4.	Pirelli SCORPION WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	78.7% 86.3% 94% 69.6%	Autozeitung 2021	Autozeitung 2018	Premium	£220 104 H + 1
5.	Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV	87.1% 84.2% 89% 78.5%	Autozeitung 2021	Autozeitung 2018	Premium
6.	Nokian WR SUV 4	69.5% 85.9% 88.6% 72.8%	Autozeitung 2021	Autobild 2018	Upper-middle
7.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%		GTÜ 2017	Premium	£195 104 H + 1
8.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4	87.4% 91.3% 89.3%		Automotorsport 2015	Premium
9.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%			Upper-middle	£194 100 H
10.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£210 104 H
11.	Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2	93.5% 96.7% 88%		Autozeitung 2018	Premium
12.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%			Premium	£196 100 H
13.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		Autozeitung 2021		Upper-middle	£140 104 H + 1
14.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%			Lowcost	£146 104 V
15.	Nokian WR SUV 3! Newer model available: Nokian WR SUV 4	87.9% 90.2% 94.9%		Autozeitung 2018	Upper-middle
16.	Falken EUROWINTER HS01 SUV	82.5% 81.4% 77.9%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle
17.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Autobild 2021	Autozeitung 2018	Upper-middle	£178 104 H
18.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%			Premium	£181 41 IKAIO + 3
19.	Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A	79.7% 90.7% 87% 77.8%	STRAßENVERKEHR 2024	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£179 100 H + 1
20.	Kumho WinterCraft WS71			Offroad 2018	Upper-middle
21.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 SUV				Upper-middle	£194 100 H + 1
22.	Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV W320A				Upper-middle
23.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 EVO	66.3% 92% 85%		Autozeitung 2018	Premium
24.	Firestone Destination Winter			Autobild 2018	Upper-middle
25.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449				Upper-middle
26.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%			Upper-middle	£245 100 Q + 1
27.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%			Lowcost
28.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3 SUV			ADAC 2020	Lowcost
29.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
30.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	44.8% 61.6% 73.3%			Lowcost
31.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV				Lowcost	£151 104 H + 1