Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 has a better rating of 93% compared to 92% of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Cinturato Winter 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 57% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 58% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 has A rating.