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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52+ and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (54%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (88.4%)
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.5%)
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (96.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
70%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 7 (91.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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