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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 (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 (94%) than Pirelli (83%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 has a better rating of 97% compared to 95% of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2024 when was the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2025 245/45 R19 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the P Zero Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 94% of Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 has A rating.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli
P Zero Winter 2
Number of tests
24
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
2.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
356
75

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
98%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
96%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
97%
Dry handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
99%
Dry driving behavior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
99%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
61%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
81%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Wet safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
95%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
99%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
93%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
98%
Lateral guidance on snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
93%
Snow safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
92%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
95%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
97%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
95%
Wear
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
92%
Other
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
99%
Curved Aqua
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Ice Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Ice Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
93%
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Straight Aqua
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
99%
Subj. Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
93%
Subj. Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
98%
Subj. Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Subj. Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Wet Braking Cool
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2025245/45 R19View
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Winter
2024235/35 R19View

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