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Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Nexen (34%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 38% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested.

Test Profile

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
5
24
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
16.4
2.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
64
302

Snow

Snow
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Snow handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Snow traction
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Snow cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
59%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%

Wet

Wet
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Wet braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Wet handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
40%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet circle cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%

Dry

Dry
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Dry handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Exterior noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Interior noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Costs

Costs
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Rolling resistance
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Price/value
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
Mileage
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
46%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%

Ice

Ice
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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