Goodyear leads in wet and snow safety; Continental leads in dry precision and efficiency.
The GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P are the two most decorated premium winter tyres in recent test seasons, yet they earn that status in quite different ways. Across eighteen shared test programmes, the Goodyear leads thirteen wins to four with one draw — a dominant record built on exceptional wet and snow capability combined with impressive comfort. The Continental, successor to the ContiWinterContact TS 850P, fights back with the best dry handling scores in its class and outstanding rolling resistance, making it the compelling choice where efficiency and precision are the priority.
UltraGrip Performance 3
WinterContact TS 870 P



These are two excellent winter tyres that suit genuinely different driver priorities. If you drive in frequently wet or snowy conditions, want maximum safety margins in standing water, and value a quiet, comfortable ride, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 is the stronger all-weather safety tool — its thirteen wins from eighteen shared tests are earned on the disciplines that matter most in real winter conditions. If you spend more time on dry winter roads, own an electric vehicle, or want the most precise and efficient winter tyre available, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P offers unmatched dry handling and class-leading rolling resistance that the Goodyear cannot touch. Both are outstanding; the right choice depends entirely on what your winter actually looks like.
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