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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 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, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Continental (83%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 95% of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (54%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2025 225/45 R17 View
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2023 225/45 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Dry Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Snow Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (100.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (100.0%)
Economy
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (98.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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