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Comparison: Nokian WR C3 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Nokian WR C3Upper-middle
NokianNokian

WR C3

R14 – R17
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Nokian (60%). The first tyre test of Nokian WR C3 was done in 2018, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Nokian WR C3 has E wet grip rating, whereas 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR C3
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
1
24
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
7.0
2.7
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
23
302

Wet

Wet
Nokian WR C3
31%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR C3
33%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet handling
Nokian WR C3
33%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Wet braking
Nokian WR C3
25%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR C3
33%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR C3
25%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%

Snow

Snow
Nokian WR C3
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Snow handling
Nokian WR C3
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Snow traction
Nokian WR C3
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow braking
Nokian WR C3
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR C3
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%

Dry

Dry
Nokian WR C3
60%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry braking
Nokian WR C3
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Dry handling
Nokian WR C3
53%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Dry lane changing
Nokian WR C3
53%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry steering response
Nokian WR C3
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian WR C3
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR C3
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Interior noise
Nokian WR C3
50%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Costs

Costs
Nokian WR C3
43%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR C3
43%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%

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