UltraGrip Performance 3
Strong: wet roads and aquaplaning
Where this tyre is strong
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 in tests
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Central European winter tyre has been tested in 5 independent tyre tests between 2024 and 2026 (Teknikens Värld, Tyre Reviews and Auto Bild). Its TyreRanker score is 92/100, which ranks it No. 4 among 25 tested Central European winter tyres. The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the top tyres in its class.
The UltraGrip Performance 3 has won one test: Tyre Reviews 2026. Its weakest placing was No. 9 of 18 (Teknikens Värld 2026).
The UltraGrip Performance 3 is strongest in the wet (97 points, class average 84) and in aquaplaning resistance (95 points, class average 85). The tests revealed no clear weak spot.
The tests used sizes 205/55 R17, 225/40 R18, 225/50 R17 and 235/45 R18. In size 205/55 R17, prices start at €178.77 (prices are subject to change).
Test timeline
Rank = the test organiser's ranking. On the right: the TyreRanker score from that test's measurements.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 a good Central European winter tyre?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 received a TyreRanker score of 92/100 and ranks No. 4 among 25 Central European winter tyres. The score is based on the measurements and testers' verdicts from independent tests (5 in total).
How many tests has the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 won?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 has won one test: Tyre Reviews 2026. Its weakest placing was No. 9 of 18 (Teknikens Värld 2026).
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 is strongest in the wet (97 points, class average 84) and in aquaplaning resistance (95 points, class average 85). The tests revealed no clear weak spot.