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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Dunlop (89%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 86% of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 59% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (55%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
49
24
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.9
2.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
191
356

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Dunlop Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024235/35 R19View

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