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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 42 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Dry braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Dry handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Dry handling - objective
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Wet braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Wet handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Snow
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Snow braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Snow cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Snow handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
94%
Snow traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Snow handling - objective
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Ice
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Ice Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Interior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Price/value
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
94%
Fuel Consumption
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Sustainability
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Tyre Weight
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Other
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Sustanability
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Abrasion
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%

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Tread pattern comparison

Dunlop Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024235/35 R19View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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