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Comparison: Nokian WR C3 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Nokian WR C3Upper-middle
NokianNokian

WR C3

R14 – R17
Kumho WinterCraft WP52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52

5.5
R13 – R21
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
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Test Profile

Nokian
WR C3
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
1
10
24
Best position
#7
#2
#1
Average position
7.0
12.2
2.7
Latest test
2018
2024
2025
Available sizes
23
207
302

Wet

Wet
Nokian WR C3
31%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR C3
25%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR C3
33%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR C3
33%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet handling
Nokian WR C3
33%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Wet braking
Nokian WR C3
25%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%

Dry

Dry
Nokian WR C3
60%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry lane changing
Nokian WR C3
53%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry steering response
Nokian WR C3
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry braking
Nokian WR C3
62%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Dry handling
Nokian WR C3
53%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%

Snow

Snow
Nokian WR C3
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR C3
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow handling
Nokian WR C3
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Snow traction
Nokian WR C3
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow braking
Nokian WR C3
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian WR C3
62%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR C3
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Interior noise
Nokian WR C3
50%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Costs

Costs
Nokian WR C3
43%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR C3
43%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%

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