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Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Falken (58%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 55% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the EuroWinter HS02 Pro and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (54%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (8)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 235/50 R19 View
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 245/45 R18 View
Sportauto Sportauto
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Winter
2023 255/45 R20 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 8 tests

Wet Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Wet Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Wet Circle Cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
58%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (89.2%)
Dry Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
69%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Dry Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry Lane Change
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Best in category: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ELECT (91.3%)
Snow Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
62%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Snow Traction
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Snow Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
57%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Snow Circle Cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Best in category: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV (100.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
74%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Ride Comfort
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Best in category: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV (100.0%)
Economy
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
56%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
58%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
54%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Best in category: Toyo Observe S944 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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