Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kenda (18%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 18% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Wintergen 2 KR501 were tested. See more mutual tests below.