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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

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.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (11)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View
Die Reifentester Die Reifentester
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Winter
2024 215/55 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 215/55 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Sportauto Sportauto
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2023 225/45 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 11 tests

Wet Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (92.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
66%
Best in category: Continental Winter Contact TS 870 P (94.8%)
Dry Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
62%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Dry Lane Change
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
Dry Steering Reaction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
43%
Best in category: Continental Winter Contact TS 870 P (100.0%)
Snow Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
83%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
82%
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
86%
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
83%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 (100.0%)
Comfort & Noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
82%
Ride Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 (100.0%)
Economy
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
58%
Best in category: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons G3 (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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