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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (2026)

GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Arctic 2

7.0
R13
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.0
R14 – R23
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Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by GoodYear, which is a brand from USA. In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 90% compared to 70% of the GoodYear UltraGrip Arctic 2. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Arctic 2 was done in 2026, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Teknikens Värld 2026 235/45 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Arctic 2 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Arctic 2
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
3
35
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
4.0
3.3
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
—
356

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
25%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Dry
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Teknikens VärldTeknikens Värld
Winter
2026235/45 R18View

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