Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

17

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

9th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 17 tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 delivers consistently top-tier winter performance with an excellent average finish of 2.9 and multiple podiums. Its standout trait is wet-condition capability and balanced snow performance, often pairing strong objective grip with very good subjective handling and low noise. Durability and wear are also a clear plus in independent longevity/abrasion evaluations.
Primary weaknesses are mid-pack to weaker aquaplaning margins in some sizes and below-average rolling resistance versus the best, with occasional dry-braking deficits. One all-season reference appearance (not scored) shows extremes in category trade-offs and doesn't reflect its core winter test dominance.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong
• 1st wet handling in 2023 AutoBild Sportscars (83.2 km/h)
• 2nd wet braking in 2023 Sport Auto (+1.2% from best)
• 3rd wet handling in 2024 TR UHP winter (+4.8% from best) with 1st subjective wet handling
• 2nd wet handling in 2024 Auto Bild SUV (+3.7% from best)
Snow Performance Strong
• 1st snow traction and snow circle in 2024 Auto Zeitung (3259 N; 4.65 ms/2)
• Top-6 snow metrics across large fields: 2024 Auto Bild full test snow braking 8/23 (+1.0%), snow handling 6/22 (+1.6%)
• 2nd snow braking in 2023 Sport Auto (+0.3% from best)
• 2nd snow handling in 2024 TR UHP winter (+0.7% from best)
Overall Consistency and Podiums Strong
• Average overall position 2.9 across 17 tests
• Overall 1/16 in 2024 ADAC 17"; 2/12 in 2024 ADAC 16"; 2/23 in 2024 Auto Bild; 1/12 in 2023 AutoBild Sportscars; 2/22 in 2023 Auto Bild; 2/11 in 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars; 2/13 in 2024 Auto Bild SUV
Wear and Durability Strong
• 1st wear (45,500 km) in 2023 Auto Bild full test
• 2nd wear (57,500 km) and 1st abrasion (55 mg/km/t) in 2024 ADAC 17"
• 3rd wear (49,100 km) in 2024 ADAC 16"
Comfort/Noise Moderate
• 1st noise in 2024 Auto Zeitung (72.2 dB)
• 1st noise in 2023 Sport Auto (71.5 dB)
• Top-5 noise in multiple tests (e.g., 2024 TR UHP winter 72.5 dB, 5/9)
Dry Handling Balance (subjective strength) Moderate
• 1st subjective dry handling in 2024 TR UHP winter
• Regular top-3/4 dry handling objectively in several tests (e.g., 2024 Auto Bild SUV 3/13; 2023 Sport Auto 3/9)

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
• Curved aquaplaning mid-pack: 2024 Auto Bild full test 5/23 (+8.1%), 2024 Auto Bild SUV 5/13 (+10.6%), 2024 TR UHP winter 7/9 (+18.9%)
• Straight aquaplaning variable: 2024 Auto Bild SUV 7/13 (+6.2%), 2023 Sport Auto 3/9 (+3.7%)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
• 2024 Auto Bild full test 10/20 (+12.6%)
• 2024 TR UHP winter 10/13 (+16.6%)
• 2023 Auto Bild 17/22 (+16.6%)
• Counterexample size-specific best: 2024 Auto Bild SUV 1/13 (shows variability)
Dry Braking Moderate
• Often not class-leading: 2024 TR UHP winter 5/13 (+23.7% from best)
• 2024 Auto Bild SUV 3/13 (+14.9%)
• 2024 Auto Bild full test 6/23 (+13.7%)
• 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars 2/11 (+11.6%)
Ice Performance Moderate
• 2024 ADAC 16" ice braking 11/12 (+15.8%)
• 2024 ADAC 17" ice braking 9/16 (+9.3%)
• 2024 TR UHP winter ice braking 7/9 (+22.7%) and ice traction 7/9 (+14.2%)
Price/Value Minor
• 2024 Auto Bild full test value 13/20 (+39.5% from best)
• 2023 Auto Bild value 13/20 (+47.5% from best)
• 2024 TR UHP winter price 8/11 (+68.5% from best)
All-Season Reference Context (outlier) Minor
• 2024 Sport Auto All Season: reference winter tyre placed 7/8 with weakest dry braking (43.4 m, 8/8) but best snow metrics (1/8) and best aquaplaning (1/8)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Excellent.

Strong:
Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance, Wet Handling