Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the WinterCraft WP52+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 57% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (80%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings.