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Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than GoodYear (75%). But when it comes to comparing Continental UltraContact NXT and GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3, the rating is the same - 95%. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, 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 Continental UltraContact NXT has A wet grip rating, whereas 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating. We also know where UltraContact NXT is made - Portugal.

Test Profile

Continental
UltraContact NXT
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
2
24
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.0
2.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
23
302

Wet

Wet
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Wet braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Wet circle cornering
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%

Dry

Dry
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Dry braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Dry lane changing
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry steering response
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Exterior noise
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Comfort
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%

Costs

Costs
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Rolling resistance
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%

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