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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the WinterCraft WP52 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 (95%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Number of tests
24
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.7
12.2
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
302
207

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
80%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
54%
Dry Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Snow Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Comfort & Noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Noise Interior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
55%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Ride Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Economy
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View

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