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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro (2026)

8 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Falken (68%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 66% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the EuroWinter HS02 Pro 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 (100%) of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Number of tests
24
13
Best position
#1
#7
Average position
2.7
11.9
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
356
96

Performance comparison

Averaged from 8 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
73%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
74%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
58%
Dry Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
69%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
78%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
73%
Dry Lane Change
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
Dry Steering Reaction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
62%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
57%
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
64%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
74%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
77%
Ride Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
71%
Economy
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
56%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
58%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
54%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
SportautoSportauto
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025235/50 R19View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Winter
2023255/45 R20View

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