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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (2026)

Continental WinterContact TS 870Premium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870

9.8
R14 – R18
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.0
R14 – R23
8 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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This comparison covers Continental WinterContact TS 870 and GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3. The figures come from the current Tirelab catalogue and test records.

Continental WinterContact TS 870: Season: Winter; Tirelab rating: 98/100; Recorded test appearances: 19; Listed sizes: 43.

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3: Season: Winter; Tirelab rating: 92/100; Recorded test appearances: 28; Listed sizes: 179.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
21
35
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.8
3.3
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
80
356

Performance comparison

Averaged from 8 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Noise Interior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Economy
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Verdict

Compare the results of individual tests below; an overall rating does not describe every driving condition. Check the exact size, load index and speed rating required by your vehicle. EU labels and prices can differ by size.

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2026185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
Auto ExpressAuto Express
Winter
2026205/55 R16View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2025225/45 R17View
AvDAvD
Winter
2026225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2026225/50 R17View

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