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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 94% of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3). The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) 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 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A rating.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
24
4
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
3.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
302

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Wet performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
55%

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
58%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
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%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%

Offroad

Offroad
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

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