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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 65% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was done in 2022, 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 Cinturato Winter 2 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (54%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
22
24
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.9
2.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
37
302

Snow

Snow
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Snow traction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Snow braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Snow handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
49%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
38%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Interior noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
58%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Price/value
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
53%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 14 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
Die ReifentesterDie Reifentester
Winter
2025215/55 R17View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
SportautoSportauto
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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