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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 93% of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the WinterContact TS 870 P were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Number of tests
24
29
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
3.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
302
178

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
68%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Wet performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
65%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
70%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
50%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
40%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Snow performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Snow safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
86%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
66%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
61%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
93%
Dry performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
47%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
59%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
88%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
48%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
26%

Offroad

Offroad
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 18 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2025245/45 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025235/50 R19View
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
Die ReifentesterDie Reifentester
Winter
2025215/55 R17View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024235/35 R19View
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Winter
2024235/35 R19View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
SportautoSportauto
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Winter
2023255/45 R20View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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