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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 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 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A rating.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
24
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.7
6.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
302
109

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Wet performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
95%

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
61%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
78%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
64%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%

Offroad

Offroad
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Ice

Ice
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
23%

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