Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 has a better rating of 93% compared to 92% of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Cinturato Winter 3 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 58% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 has A wet grip rating, whereas 57% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating.