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 65% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Cinturato Winter 2 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 (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings.
These tyres were tested together in 11 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 →
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobild
|
Winter
|
2025 | 215/55 R17 | View |
Autobild
|
Winter
|
2025 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Die Reifentester
|
Winter
|
2025 | 215/55 R17 | View |
AUTOBILD
|
Winter
|
2024 | 205/55 R16 | View |
Autozeitung
|
Winter
|
2024 | 215/55 R17 | View |
ADAC
|
Winter
|
2024 | 215/55 R17 | View |
ADAC
|
Winter
|
2024 | 205/55 R16 | View |
Sportauto
|
Winter
|
2023 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Autobild
|
Winter
|
2023 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Autoexpress
|
Winter
|
2023 | 225/45 R17 | View |
Autobild
|
Winter
|
2023 | 225/45 R18 | View |
Averaged from 11 tests
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
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