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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Continental (83%). But when it comes to comparing GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Continental UltraContact NXT, the rating is the same - 95%. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
24
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
1.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
302
23

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Wet performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Dry performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%

Offroad

Offroad
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

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