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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro (2026)

9 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 Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Vredestein (67%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 63% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Wintrac Pro were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Number of tests
24
37
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
6.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
356
131

Performance comparison

Averaged from 9 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
77%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
85%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
Dry Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
77%
Dry Lane Change
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
75%
Dry Steering Reaction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
82%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72%
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
77%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
79%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
75%
Noise Interior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92%
Ride Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71%
Economy
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
68%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
69%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
SportautoSportauto
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024235/35 R19View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Winter
2023255/45 R20View

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