Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 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
WinterContact-TS-870-P VS UltraGrip-Performance-3

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 eleven tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these eleven tests:

  • Continental WinterContact TS 870 P finished ahead of the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 in one of the tests
  • Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P in nine of the tests
  • The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 drew in one of the tests

While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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 five dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 0.49% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
43.16M
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
42.95M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:41.64M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 42.54M
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:44.2M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 43.5M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.1M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 43.6M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:44.6M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 44.3M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:44.4M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 44M
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:41.16M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 40.87M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:42.9M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 42.9M
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.2M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 43.3M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.2M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 41.5M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.28% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77.53s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
77.75s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71.4s Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 72.06s
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:88.19s ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 87.79s
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:73s Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 73.4s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.68% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
111.8Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
111.04Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:117.5Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 117Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:112.9Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 110.7Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:102.2Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 102.5Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:123.7Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 122.6Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:102.7Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 102.4Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 2.75% more points than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
53 Points
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
54.5 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		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:98 Points ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 100 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8 Points ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 9 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.31% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
40.31M
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
39.78M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:27.94M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 28.5M
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:35.7M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 35.1M
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.9M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 33.9M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54.6M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 53M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:47.4M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 46.7M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.2M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 32.7M
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31.02M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 30.47M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.6M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 35.6M
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:51.2M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 52.5M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:51.5M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 49.3M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.97% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
28.74M
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
27.6M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:28.74M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 27.6M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 4.02% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
38.2M
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
39.8M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:38.2M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 39.8M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.56% faster around a wet lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
84.52s
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		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:58.09s ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 58.01s
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:109.92s ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 107.94s
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:87s Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 87.6s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.68% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80.9Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
82.28Km/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		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:77.8Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 79.3Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:85.5Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 85.5Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:81.1Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 83.2Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:79.4Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 80Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:80.7Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 83.4Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 3.7% more points than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
52 Points
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
54 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		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:95 Points ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 98 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:9 Points ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 10 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.8% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
12.47s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
12.57s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:12.47s Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 12.63s
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:12.46s Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 12.5s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P floated at a 1.1% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82.73Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
83.65Km/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		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:93.3Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 94.96Km/H
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:76Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 75.4Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:91.4Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 93.1Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:97.2Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 100.1Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 73.5Km/H
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72.8Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 72Km/H
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:75.8Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 77.4Km/H
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:78.3Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 79.4Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:88.8Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 87Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P slipped out at a 4.29% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
2.8m/sec2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
2.68m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.82m/sec2 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.28m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.42m/sec2 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.4m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.86m/sec2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.9m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.77m/sec2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.88m/sec2
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.1m/sec2 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.06m/sec2
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.3m/sec2 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.1m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.36m/sec2 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.15m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 0.63% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
25.2M
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
25.04M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:18.59M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 18.38M
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31.2M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 30.5M
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30.5M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 30.1M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30.5M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 30.1M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:29.7M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 30.1M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:29.7M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 29.7M
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:18.25M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 18.32M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:10.1M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 9.7M
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:22M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 21.9M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31.5M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 31.6M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 accelerated 2.97% faster than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
5.72s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
5.55s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.91s ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 5.73s
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.53s ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 5.37s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had 1.38% better snow traction than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
1501.82N
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
1522.83N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.28N ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.31N
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2830N ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2858N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2153N ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2174N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:1.45N ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 1.53N
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:222N ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 234N
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3159N ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3259N
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2144N Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2130N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.73% faster around a lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78.52s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
77.16s
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		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:87.61s ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 84.82s
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:80.05s Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 80.25s
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:67.9s ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 66.4s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.32% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
55.24Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
55.42Km/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		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:46.4Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 47.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:59.3Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 59.7Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:55.6Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 55.7Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54.1Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 54Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:60.8Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 59.9Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero subj. snow handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 3.35% more points than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
50.5 Points
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
52.25 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:92 Points ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 95 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:9 Points ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 9.5 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P provided 0.76% more lateral grip than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
3.92ms/2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.95ms/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		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:4.3ms/2 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 4.28ms/2
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:4.57ms/2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 4.65ms/2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.89ms/2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.92ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.32% faster through a slalom than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
3.78m/sec2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.73m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.27m/sec2 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.25m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.66m/sec2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.68m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:4.4m/sec2 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 4.27m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle 3.28% shorter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
13.87M
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
14.34M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:11.13M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 11.08M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:16.6M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 17.6M

Ice Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 accelerated 3.38% faster than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
5.32s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
5.14s
Ice acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Ice Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.32s ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 5.14s

Subj. Comfort

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
55 Points
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
54.5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Noise

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 0.22% quieter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71.63dB
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
71.47dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71.8dB Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 72.1dB
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72dB ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 71.4dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:69.9dB ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 69.8dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71.8dB ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 71.5dB
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72.3dB Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 72.5dB
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72.8dB ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 72.2dB
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.8dB Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 70.8dB

Wear

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is predicted to cover 22.51% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
39907KM
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
51500KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:36514KM ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 45500KM
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43300KM ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 57500KM

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 16.81% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
18.62Price/1000
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
15.49Price/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		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:18.62Price/1000 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 15.49Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three price tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 cost 5.62% less than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
370.86
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
350
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:171.59 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 154.99
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:156 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 145
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:785 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 750

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during seven rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had a 6.5% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
7.91kg / t
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
8.46kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.39kg / t Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 8.62kg / t
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.2kg / t Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 7.6kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.94kg / t Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 8.71kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.29kg / t Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 9.2kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.3kg / t Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 9kg / t
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.69kg / t ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 8.67kg / t
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.26kg / t Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 7.44kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.19kg / t Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 8.47kg / 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 14.06% less particle wear matter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
64mg/km/t
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
55mg/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		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:64mg/km/t ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 55mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

In total the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has been reviewed 18 times and drivers have given the tyre 89% overall.

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

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Best Review for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Given 84% 205/60 R16 on mostly motorways for 110 average miles
This is a quick review to help out some folk to buy these tires. My plan before was to buy 860S however the new model intrigued me but I'd say that 860S may in fact be better in terms of subjective feel. Dry grip wasn't half bad, definitely could launch the car hard in the dry however at around 8C or more after prolonged driving session it does start to drop off so I assume it may perform even better in fairly cold weather. Braking in the dry could be better as my previous TS860 tires did better in dry braking. Handling had bit understeer in the dry but nothing that made the drive boring.... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 107 - tyre reviewed on October 25, 2021
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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 40 - tyre reviewed on December 4, 2023
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P performed better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet braking - concrete, wet circle, curved aquaplaning, snow slalom, ice braking and rolling resistance, while the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed better in dry braking, subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, straight aqua, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, ice traction, noise, wear, value, price and abrasion.

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.