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

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R23
VS
Vredestein Wintrac ProPremium
VredesteinVredestein

Wintrac Pro

6.3
R17 – R22
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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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 49 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95%
Dry Handling Objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
98%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
86%
Safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%
Dry handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92%
Dry driving behavior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Dry Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
94%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Wet Handling Objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
48%
Wet side guide
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95%
Wet safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
73%
Wet handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
84%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
90%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%
Snow Handling Objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95%
Lateral guidance on snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
89%
Snow safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%
Snow handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
90%
Ice
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Ice Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
94%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Exterior Noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
86%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
90%
Fuel Consumption
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
88%
Tyre Weight
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
88%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%
Price
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
89%
Other
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Abrasion
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Offroad
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
98%
Gravel traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
99%
Mud traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95%
Sand traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
99%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 11 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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