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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Barum (73%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
10
24
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
10.6
2.7
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
67
302

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 3
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%

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