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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Toyo (58%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 65% of the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Observe Winter Sport 1 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
67%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
82%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (90.4%)
Dry Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
64%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.5%)
Snow Performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
51%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
60%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
46%
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
46%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (96.0%)
Comfort & Noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
78%
Ride Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
87%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Economy
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
65%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
69%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (88.5%)

Performance spider chart

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