Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Vredestein Wintrac Pro to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro are Ultra High Performance Winter tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.

Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
UltraGrip-Performance-3 VS Wintrac-Pro

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been ten tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these ten tests:

  • Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro in ten of the tests

While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.23% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
42.94M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
43.92M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:42.54M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.65M
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:43.5M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.7M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:43.6M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.5M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:44.3M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.4M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:44M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:42.9M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.7M
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:43.3M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.4M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:41.5M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.2M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:40.8M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 42.7M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.71% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
72.73s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
73.25s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72.06s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72s
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:73.4s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.5s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.13% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
110.25Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
109Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:117Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 115.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:110.7Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 110.9Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:102.5Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 101.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:122.6Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 122.2Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:102.4Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 98.8Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:106.3Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 104.9Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 5% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
100 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:100 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.57% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
39.93M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
41.41M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:28.5M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 29.43M
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:35.1M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 33.9M
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:33.9M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 36.4M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:53M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 56.9M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:46.7M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 47.4M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:32.7M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 33.2M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:35.6M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 35.4M
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:52.5M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.3M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:49.3M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.4M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:32M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 34.8M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 1.26% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
39.8M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
39.3M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:39.8M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 39.3M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.39% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
72.81s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
73.84s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:58.01s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.38s
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:87.6s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 88.3s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.32% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
82.85Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
80.93Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:79.3Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 78.3Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:85.5Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.5Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:83.2Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 81.9Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:80Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 80.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:83.4Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 80.3Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:85.7Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.5Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 6.12% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
98 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:98 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 92 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.23% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
13.66s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
13.83s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:12.63s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 12.83s
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:12.5s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 12.47s
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:15.84s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 16.2s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during nine straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 floated at a 3.16% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
84.2Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81.54Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:94.96Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 92.97Km/H
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:75.4Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.5Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:93.1Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 91.1Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:100.1Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 98.5Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:73.5Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 70.1Km/H
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:77.4Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.7Km/H
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:79.4Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 75.8Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:87Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.8Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:76.9Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.4Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 slipped out at a 8.21% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
2.8m/sec2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
2.57m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.28m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.24m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.4m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.17m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.9m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.54m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.88m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.42m/sec2
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.1m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.9m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.15m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.15m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.88m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.56m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.44% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
25.35M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
25.72M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:18.38M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 18.76M
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.5M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 31.3M
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.6M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.6M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 31.5M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:29.7M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.7M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.7M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.7M
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:21.9M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 21.7M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:31.6M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.7M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:21.4M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 21.6M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 accelerated 4.18% faster than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
5.73s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
5.98s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:5.73s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 5.98s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 2.07% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
1689.36N
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
1654.47N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.31N ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.36N
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2858N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2768N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2174N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2098N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:1.53N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 1.42N
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:234N ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 238N
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3259N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3211N
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2130N ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2201N
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2855N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2715N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.53% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
75.61s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76.01s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:84.82s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 86.32s
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:66.4s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 65.7s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.49% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
56.8Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
56.52Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:47.8Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 47.3Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:59.7Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.8Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:55.7Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:54Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 54.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:59.9Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.8Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:63.7Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 64.7Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed equally well in subj. snow handling tests.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
95 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Both tyres performed equally well

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:95 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 95 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 provided 4.05% more lateral grip than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.95ms/2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
3.79ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:4.28ms/2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.85ms/2
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:4.65ms/2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 4.61ms/2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.92ms/2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.91ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.14% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.73m/sec2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
3.65m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.25m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.23m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.68m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.39m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:4.27m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 4.34m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle 4.55% shorter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
17.6M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
16.8M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:17.6M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 16.8M

Subj. Comfort

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
100 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Noise

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 1.53% quieter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
71.66dB
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72.77dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72.1dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.7dB
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:71.4dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.6dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:69.8dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.9dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:71.5dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.5dB
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72.2dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.3dB
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:70.8dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.2dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:73.8dB ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.2dB

Wear

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wear tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is predicted to cover 29.22% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
51500KM
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
36450KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:45500KM Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 31400KM
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:57500KM Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 41500KM

Value

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 proved to have a 18.26% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
15.49Price/1000
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
18.95Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:15.49Price/1000 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 18.95Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during three price tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro cost 14.95% less than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
350
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
297.66
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:154.99 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 137.99
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:145 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 135
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:750 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 620

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had a 5.37% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
8.28kg / t
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
8.75kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.62kg / t ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.45kg / t
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:7.6kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.6kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.71kg / t ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.45kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.2kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.94kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.7kg / t
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:7.44kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 7.92kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.47kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.1kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:7.21kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 7.84kg / t

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 emitted 21.43% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
55mg/km/t
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
70mg/km/t
Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:55mg/km/t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 70mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

In total the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has been reviewed 8 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro has been reviewed 27 times and drivers have given the tyre 87% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Best Review for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Given 100% 245/45 R18 on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
So far, amazing tire. One of the best ever made. It grips and it handles so much better than the eagle f1 asymmetric6, the previously fitted on this car, and the wintercontact ts 850 p on another. And the comfort, its like the car is floating. Not cheap though.
Helpful 42 - tyre reviewed on December 4, 2023
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Best Review for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Given 85% 225/40 R18 W on a combination of roads for 200 average miles
I've had several types / makes of winter tyres fitted to different cars over the years (Mini Cooper S, BMW X5's), although this is an initial review and we haven't had any severe weather yet these tyres seem excellent and better that I have had in the past (plus this car is more powerful (340bhp) and rear wheel drive...). We've only driven the car in temperatures at zero degC and above but we've had some horrendous weather with heavy rain and high winds, driving with these tyres really in both small country roads and main dual carriageways with aquaplane conditions these have been sure... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 150 - tyre reviewed on November 30, 2018
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], snow circle, snow slalom, noise, wear, value, rolling resistance and abrasion, while the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed better in wet braking - concrete, ice braking and price.

Interestingly, both tyres performed equally well in subj. snow handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 seems to be the best tyre overall.

However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.

Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Overall Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.