Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The data show a clear pattern: Goodyear consistently leads on safety-critical metrics-wet braking/handling, aquaplaning resistance, and snow grip-while also proving quieter and longer-lasting. Vredestein answers with sharper pricing, a few snow sub-test highlights, and occasionally lower rolling resistance, but it struggles to match Goodyear in the wet and in overall balance.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been ten tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | ten |
While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading wet safety: up to ~7-8% shorter wet braking and faster wet handling
- Superior aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved) across tests
- Excellent snow performance with consistently strong traction and short braking
- High longevity and lower noise; strong value over total life despite higher price
- Attractive purchase price; strong value upfront
- Sporty, precise feel on snow with competitive snow braking/traction in some tests
- Occasionally lower rolling resistance and good cornering aquaplaning in select sizes
- Balanced dry/wet handling feel when not pushed to aquaplaning limits
Dry Braking
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.23% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.71% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.13% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 5% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.57% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 1.26% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.39% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.32% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 6.12% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.23% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during nine straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 floated at a 3.16% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 slipped out at a 8.21% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.44% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 accelerated 4.18% faster than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 2.07% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.53% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.49% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed equally well in subj. snow handling tests.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 provided 4.05% more lateral grip than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.14% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle 4.55% shorter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Ice Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 8% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Noise
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 1.53% quieter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wear
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wear tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is predicted to cover 29.22% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 proved to have a 18.26% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Value: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Price
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during three price tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro cost 14.95% less than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Price: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had a 5.37% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 emitted 21.43% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Driver Reviews
Drivers rate the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 very highly, praising its excellent grip and braking on dry and wet roads, strong traction in snow, and a quiet, comfortable, and predictable ride. Handling is often described as stable and confidence-inspiring, with several noting good highway manners. A minority mention weaker performance on pure ice and a softer, less sporty steering feel at the limit. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with only a few caveats.
Based on 13 reviews with an average rating of 87%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Driver Reviews
Most drivers report the Vredestein Wintrac Pro delivers excellent wet and dry grip with confident handling and strong snow performance, often rivaling summer tyres for steering feel while remaining quiet and comfortable. A minority note weaknesses on ice and some increased rolling resistance/fuel use, with occasional soft sidewall feel on powerful cars; overall sentiment is strongly positive given high scores and frequent praise for wear and value.
Based on 29 reviews with an average rating of 87%
Conclusion
Vredestein Wintrac Pro remains a competent, good-value option with sporty feel, strong snow braking/traction on occasion, and sometimes favorable rolling resistance. However, recurring weaknesses in wet braking and aquaplaning, plus lower mileage, limit its appeal for drivers prioritizing all-weather security. If budget is tight and you mainly face snow-dominant conditions, Vredestein can work; for broad winter versatility and safety, Goodyear is the clear pick.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Goodyear dominates test rankings (multiple wins; Vredestein none)
- Wet safety: Goodyear repeatedly stops shorter and handles faster; Vredestein shows longer wet braking
- Aquaplaning: Goodyear offers stronger straight and curved reserves in nearly every test
- Snow: Both are capable; Goodyear more consistently ahead, Vredestein edges a few snow sub-tests
- Longevity: Goodyear wear advantage is substantial (+38-45% projected mileage in key tests)
- Value lens: Vredestein is cheaper to buy; Goodyear is cheaper to own long-term via wear and safety
Overall Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.