Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 74% of the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Observe Winter Sport 1 were tested. See more mutual tests below.