Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 are Ultra High Performance Winter tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

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

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
EUROWINTER-HS02-Pro VS UltraGrip-Performance-3

Test Results

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

Out of these seven tests:

  • Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead of the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro in seven of the tests

While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 0.74% less distance than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
43.44M
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
43.12M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:42.74M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 42.54M
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:44.4M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 43.5M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:44.1M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 43.6M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:43.9M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 44.3M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:43.7M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 44M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:41.8M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 40.8M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was 1.12% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
71.25s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
72.06s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:71.25s Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 72.06s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was 0.27% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
111.52Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
111.82Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:116Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 117Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:111.6Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 110.7Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:102.6Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 102.5Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:121.8Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 122.6Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:105.6Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 106.3Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during zero subj. dry handling tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro scored 5% more points than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
95 Points
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
100 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:95 Points ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 100 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.41% less distance than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
38.73M
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
37.41M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:29.58M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 28.5M
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:34.2M Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 35.1M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:36M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 33.9M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:56.2M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 53M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:47.5M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 46.7M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:33.2M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 32.7M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:34.4M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 32M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was 0.07% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
57.97s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
58.01s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:57.97s Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 58.01s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during zero wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was 2.05% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
81.04Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
82.74Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:78.4Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 79.3Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:83.9Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 85.5Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:80.3Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 83.2Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:79.6Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 80Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:83Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 85.7Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
98 Points
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
98 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling:

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:98 Points Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 98 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.97% faster around a wet circle than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
14.38s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
14.24s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:12.5s Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 12.63s
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:16.25s ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 15.84s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro floated at a 3.72% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
82.47Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
85.66Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:95.24Km/H Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 94.96Km/H
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:72Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 75.4Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:90.5Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 93.1Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:96.8Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 100.1Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:70.5Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 73.5Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:69.8Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 76.9Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during zero curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro slipped out at a 14.98% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
2.27m/sec2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
2.67m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:1.85m/sec2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.28m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:2m/sec2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.4m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:2.45m/sec2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.9m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:2.46m/sec2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.88m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:2.6m/sec2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.88m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 5.23% less distance than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
28.68M
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
27.18M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:20.965M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 18.38M
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:31.7M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 30.5M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:31.3M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 30.1M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:31.3M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 30.1M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:31.4M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 30.1M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:31M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 29.7M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:23.1M ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 21.4M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 accelerated 6.83% faster than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
6.15s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
5.73s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:6.15s ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 5.73s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during zero snow traction tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro had 7.81% better snow traction than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
1455.11N
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
1578.37N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:3.1N ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.31N
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:2571N ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2858N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:2026N ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2174N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:1.46N ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 1.53N
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:2674N ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2855N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 6.44% faster around a lap than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
90.66s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
84.82s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

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

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:90.66s ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 84.82s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during zero snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was 4.59% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
53.6Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
56.18Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:45.2Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 47.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:56.9Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 59.7Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:52.2Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 55.7Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:51.7Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 54Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:62Km/H ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 63.7Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during zero subj. snow handling tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro scored 5.26% more points than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
90 Points
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
95 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:90 Points ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 95 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during zero snow circle tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro provided 10.05% more lateral grip than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
3.85ms/2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
4.28ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:3.85ms/2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 4.28ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was 8.04% faster through a slalom than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
3.43m/sec2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.73m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:2.9m/sec2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.25m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:2.95m/sec2 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.68m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:4.43m/sec2 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 4.27m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
100 Points
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
100 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Noise

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 1.46% quieter than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
72.78dB
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
71.72dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:72.9dB ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 72.1dB
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:72.6dB ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 71.4dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:71.5dB ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 69.8dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:73dB ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 71.5dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:73.9dB ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 73.8dB

Wear

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during zero wear tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro is predicted to cover 35.09% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
29534KM
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
45500KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:29534KM ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 45500KM

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 proved to have a 8.51% better value based on price/1000km than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
16.93Price/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 Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:16.93Price/1000 ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 15.49Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro was better during two price tests. On average the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro cost 12.03% less than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
131.95
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
150
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:142.89 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 154.99
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:121 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 145

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had a 6.88% lower rolling resistance than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
9.01kg / t
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
8.39kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:8.9kg / t ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 8.62kg / t
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:8.6kg / t ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 7.6kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:9kg / t ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 8.71kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:9.3kg / t ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 9.2kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:9.8kg / t ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 9kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro:8.47kg / t ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 7.21kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

In total the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro has been reviewed 4 times and drivers have given the tire 89% overall.

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

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

Best Review for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
Given 90% 225/45 R18 on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
Really happy with these tires. Bought them a couple of months after release. Hands down better grip than my summer tires (Fulda) on wet. Foot 80-90% to the ground, FWD, not even a single squeak or spin. Drove in very harsh rain, absolutely no issue, glides over water (not literally). Handles aquaplaning well. Honestly, noise wise is a bit higher than summer tires, but it is what you expect. Comfort - it did not strike me as being bad, nor good, cannot comment really - maybe average. Overall - Highly Recommend, phenomenal bang for your buck.
Helpful 48 - tire reviewed on April 4, 2023
View all Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro driver reviews >>
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 53 - tire reviewed on December 4, 2023
View all Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro performed better in dry handling [s], wet handling [s] and price, while the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, noise, wear, value and rolling resistance.

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

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

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

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

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Overall Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro VS Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870
VS
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Continental WinterContact TS 870 VS Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
VS
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P VS Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 VS Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro VS Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 VS Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 VS Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Footnote

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

Why is this important? Tire 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 tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire 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 tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.