Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
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 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 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 (77%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings.
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These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
You can explore discipline-by-discipline comparisons, view the spider chart, check price differences, and see which tests were used for this analysis. Or view the general comparison →
Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Performance comparison
Averaged from 2 tests
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
