Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3

The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 is a Premium Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 has been in 4 tests with an average result of 2nd.

Dry Grip 0%

Wet Grip 0%

Road Feedback 0%

Handling 0%

Wear 0%

Comfort 0%

Buy again 0%

Snow Grip 0%

Ice Grip 0%

First On Market	February 2023
Wheel Size	15 - 21"
Width	185 - 315mm
Profile	35 - 65

Rolling Resistance	B - C
Wet Grip	D - E
Noise (dB)	68 - 72
Winter Rating	3PMSF Rated & Ice Rated

The UltraGrip Ice 3 is unranked of 68 Winter Premium Touring tyres.

This tyre replaced the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.

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Tests Included

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

2nd

Average Result

2nd

Latest Tyre Test Results

2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test

1st of 8 tyres

The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 claimed victory with impressive overall performance. It showed class-leading wet road handling and aquaplaning resistance while maintaining high levels of snow grip. Despite prioritizing tarmac performance, it still delivered strong winter capabilities, though its ice performance fell slightly behind the best. Combined with low rolling resistance and good noise levels, it proved to be the best choice for drivers who spend more time on clear roads but still need reliable winter performance.

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The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tyres for 2024

2nd of 17 tyres

The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3, a Nordic non-studded tyre, surprised with its well-rounded performance. While it didn't stand out exceptionally in winter conditions, with mediocre ice performance, it showed no significant weaknesses either. The tyre performed well in wet conditions and showed good stability in the moose test. It also offered good comfort and relatively low rolling resistance. The balanced nature of its performance across all test categories made it a strong contender, despite not being the absolute best in any single category.

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2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test

2nd of 8 tyres

This season's big news is the third generation of UltraGrip Ice from Goodyear. The predecessors have distinguished themselves as Nordic friction tires that perform well on wet roads. The new model retains this market position but has also strengthened its winter grip. It performs at the top in terms of starting and braking on snow and shows good cornering ability. The ice grip is also at a high level, though slightly behind the very best.

The tire is most impressive on asphalt rounds, especially in wet conditions. The steering sensitivity and stability in evasive maneuvers are the best in the group. The same goes for aquaplaning resistance and the stopping distance on wet roads.

Goodyear is the best choice if you drive mostly on bare ground but still want good ice and snow grip.

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2024 Tyre Tests

1st 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
2nd The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tyres for 2024 (225/50 R17)

2023 Tyre Tests

1st 2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tyre Test (205/55 R16)
2nd 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)

Dunlop Winter Response 2 - 92%

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 - 90%

Michelin Alpin 7 - 90%

Nexen Winguard Snow G3 - 90%

Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 - 90%

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 - 88%

Size	Fuel	Wet	Noise
15 inch
185/65R15 92 T XL	B	E	69
16 inch
215/60R16 99 T XL	B	E	70
205/55R16 94 T XL	B	E	69
205/60R16 96 T XL	B	E	68
205/60R16 96 T XL	B	E	68
17 inch
215/55R17 98 T XL	B	E	69
225/45R17 94 T XL	C	E	69
225/50R17 98 T XL	B	E	69
205/50R17 93 T XL	B	E	69
235/65R17 108 T XL	B	E	70
215/55R17 98 T XL	B	E	69
225/50R17 98 T XL	B	E	69
235/65R17 108 T XL	B	E	70
18 inch
245/40R18 97 T XL	B	E	71
245/45R18 100 T XL	B	E	70
225/40R18 92 T XL	B	E	70
235/60R18 107 T XL	B	E	70
245/45R18 100 T XL	B	E	70
235/60R18 107 T XL	B	E	70

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Latest Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 Reviews

Given 75% while driving a Skoda Superb iV (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,500 average miles

I changed from my worn out Hakka 8 studded tires to this tire and I'm pleasantly surprised after some initial miles. Keeping in mind that this is a nordic friction tire the dry is acceptable. Wet handling is good and above average grip from all the nordic winter tires i have driven so far.
Snow grip is good and very predictable, ice grip is good for a friction tire but if you need ice grip studded tires are the way to go.
Where the tire really shines is the comfort and noise part. Very quiet impression and the comfort has a rounded/isolated feel to it.
Overall a very nice balanced tire and would recommend to buy