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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Viking WinTech (2026)

2 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 (Viking). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Viking (64%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 64% of the Viking WinTech. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the Viking WinTech first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the WinTech were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Viking
WinTech
Number of tests
24
6
Best position
#1
#11
Average position
2.7
20.8
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
356
59

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Viking WinTech
74%
Viking
WinTech
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Viking WinTech
75%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Viking WinTech
76%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Viking WinTech
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Viking WinTech
73%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Viking WinTech
69%
Dry Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Viking WinTech
80%
Viking
WinTech
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Viking WinTech
76%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Viking WinTech
84%
Snow Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Viking WinTech
77%
Viking
WinTech
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Viking WinTech
79%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Viking WinTech
81%
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
Viking WinTech
82%
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Viking WinTech
65%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Viking WinTech
89%
Viking
WinTech
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Viking WinTech
83%
Noise Interior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Viking WinTech
95%
Economy
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Viking WinTech
71%
Viking
WinTech
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Viking WinTech
71%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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