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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Petlas Snowmaster W651

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Petlas). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Petlas (20%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 14% of the Petlas Snowmaster W651. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2016 when was the Petlas Snowmaster W651 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Snowmaster W651 were tested.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Petlas
Snowmaster W651
Number of tests
24
6
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
2.7
38.0
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
302
11

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
98%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
100%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
94%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
100%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
37%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
66%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
43%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
33%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
4%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Wet performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
63%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
81%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
44%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%

Offroad

Offroad
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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