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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 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 Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 94% compared to 90% of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A rating.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
23
4
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.3
3.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
176

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
74%

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
69%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%

Ice

Ice
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%

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