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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). 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 Viking WinTech was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the WinTech and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 27 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Viking WinTech
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Dry braking
Viking WinTech
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Dry handling
Viking WinTech
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Wet
Confidence
Viking WinTech
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking WinTech
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking WinTech
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Wet braking
Viking WinTech
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Wet circle cornering
Viking WinTech
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Wet handling
Viking WinTech
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Snow
Confidence
Viking WinTech
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Snow braking
Viking WinTech
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Snow handling
Viking WinTech
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Snow traction
Viking WinTech
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Snow cornering
Viking WinTech
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Ice
Confidence
Viking WinTech
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Ice Braking
Viking WinTech
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Viking WinTech
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Exterior noise
Viking WinTech
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Interior noise
Viking WinTech
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Viking WinTech
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Mileage
Viking WinTech
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Fuel Consumption
Viking WinTech
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Tyre Weight
Viking WinTech
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Other
Confidence
Viking WinTech
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Abrasion
Viking WinTech
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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