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

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

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 (88%). 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 (54%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 also have B wet ratings.

#	Dunlop Winter Sport 5 /86%	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 /95%

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Segment

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 265

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 189

Number of tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 48x

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 24x

Best position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 1.

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 1.

Worst position in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 9.

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16.

Average position in tests

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 2.67

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 4.9

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 2025

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 2025

Best rating in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Test winner

Worst rating in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Recommended

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

69%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

69%

Snow traction

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 59%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 59%

Snow braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 63%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 62%

Snow handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 79%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 76%

Snow cornering

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 77%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

Dry

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

59%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

52%

Dry braking

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 44%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 34%

Dry handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 74%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 70%

Wet

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

67%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

64%

Wet braking

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 63%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 58%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 61%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 59%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 56%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 47%

Wet handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 84%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 81%

Wet circle cornering

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 76%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 75%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 B

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 B

Comfort

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

69%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

61%

Exterior noise

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 73%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 55%

Comfort

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 79%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72 dB

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

66%

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

63%

Mileage

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 43%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 38%

Rolling resistance

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 86%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 83%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 C

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

76.5%

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

0%

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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

ADAC Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	1.7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2.3
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Good	1.7
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1-
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Exemplary	1-	2	2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2+	2
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2-	2-	1	2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Exemplary	2	2+	1	2+
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.7	2.1	2.2	1.7	2.7	1.6	1.3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	1.7	2.1	2.2	2.1	3.2	1.8	1.7
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Good	2.0	2.1	2.2	1.7	2.9	1.6	1.3
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.6	1.9	2.0	2.3	2.9	1.7	2.0
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2.7	2.3	2.8	2.5	3.1	2.2	2.3
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Good	2.0	2.2	2.0	2.3	3.2	1.7	2.0
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