Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Continental (90%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 95% of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (82%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 also have B wet ratings.