Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is an Ultra-High-Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is an Premium-Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

UltraGrip-Performance-3 VS Cinturato-Winter-2

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 twelve tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these twelve tests:

  • Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 in ten of the tests
  • Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 finished ahead of the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 in two of the tests

While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 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 eight tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.51% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
43.59M
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
44.26M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:42.54M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 42.97M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:43.6M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 44.4M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:44.3M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 45.3M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:44M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 44.1M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:44.2M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 45.2M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:42.9M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 43.6M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:43.3M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 44M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:43.9M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 44.5M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.55% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
72.73s
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73.13s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

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

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72.06s Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 71.86s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:73.4s Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 74.4s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.92% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
111.35Km/H
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
110.33Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:110.7Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 110.4Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:102.5Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 101.2Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:122.6Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 120.9Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:109.6Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 108.8Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
100 Points
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
100 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling:

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:100 Points Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 100 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 stopped the vehicle in 0.1% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
41.3M
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
41.26M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:28.5M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 28.49M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:33.9M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 34.9M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:53M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 54.6M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:46.7M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 47.5M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:32.7M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 33.6M
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:36.9M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 35.6M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:35.5M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 35.1M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:35.6M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 34.2M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:52.5M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 53M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:57.7M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 55.6M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 stopped the vehicle in 2.91% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
39.5M
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
38.35M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:39.2M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 39M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:39.8M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 37.7M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 0.58% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
72.81s
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72.39s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:58.01s Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 57.97s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:87.6s Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 86.8s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.46% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80.88Km/H
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
79.7Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:85.5Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 83.3Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:83.2Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 81.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:80Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 79.2Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:74.81Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 74.89Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 3.06% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
98 Points
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:98 Points Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 95 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 1.09% higher lateral wet grip than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
7.36m/s
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
7.28m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:7.36m/s Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 7.28m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 floated at a 0.71% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
85.47Km/H
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
84.86Km/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
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:94.96Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 96.81Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:93.1Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 94.5Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:100.1Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 98.5Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:73.5Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 71.6Km/H
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:83.1Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 80.6Km/H
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:77.4Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 77.3Km/H
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:79.4Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 78.7Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:82.2Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 80.9Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 slipped out at a 9.74% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.08m/sec2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
2.78m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.4m/sec2 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 2.21m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.9m/sec2 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 2.76m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.88m/sec2 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 2.54m/sec2
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.6m/sec2 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 3m/sec2
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.1m/sec2 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 3m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.61m/sec2 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 3.16m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during nine snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.17% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
23.89M
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
24.42M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:18.38M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 18.57M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 30.7M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 30.7M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 30.9M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:29.7M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 31M
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:29.4M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 30.2M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:10.1M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 10.2M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.7M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 9.8M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:21.9M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 21.9M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:29.4M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 30.2M

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 1.04% faster than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
5.73s
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
5.79s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:5.73s Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 5.79s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 0.06% better snow traction than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
1609.93N
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
1608.93N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2858N Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 2848N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2174N Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 2198N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:1.53N Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 1.49N
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:231N Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 233N
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:234N Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 234N
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3259N Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 3257N
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2512N Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 2491N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 0.01% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
75.61s
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
75.6s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:84.82s Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 85s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:66.4s Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 66.2s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.35% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
57.33Km/H
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
57.13Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:59.7Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 59Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:55.7Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 55.3Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:54Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 54.2Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:59.9Km/H Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 60Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
95 Points
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling:

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:95 Points Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 95 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 provided 0.65% more lateral grip than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
4.65ms/2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
4.62ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:4.65ms/2 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 4.62ms/2

Snow Slalom

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.61m/sec2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
3.61m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom:

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.25m/sec2 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 3.19m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.68m/sec2 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 3.51m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:4.27m/sec2 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 4.48m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.23m/sec2 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 3.25m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 stopped the vehicle 9.28% shorter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
19.4M
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
17.6M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:21.2M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 19.1M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:17.6M Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 16.1M

Subj. Comfort

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
100 Points
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

Noise

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 1.22% quieter than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
71.15dB
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72.03dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:71.4dB Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 72.8dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:69.8dB Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 71.1dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:71.5dB Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 72.7dB
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:71.2dB Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 70.9dB
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72.2dB Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 73.3dB
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:70.8dB Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 71.4dB

Wear

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four wear tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is predicted to cover 21.06% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
49900KM
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
39391.5KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:45500KM Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 38266KM
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:49100KM Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 34000KM
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:57500KM Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 46600KM
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:47500KM Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 38700KM

Value

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two value tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 proved to have a 12.32% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
12.38Price/1000
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
14.12Price/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
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:15.49Price/1000 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 17.38Price/1000
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.26Price/1000 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 10.85Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two price tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 cost 0.31% less than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
350
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
348.9
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:154.99 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 172.69
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:145 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 139
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:750 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 735

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had a 2.63% lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
8.53kg / t
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
8.76kg / 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
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.62kg / t Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 8.76kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.71kg / t Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 8.57kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.2kg / t Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 9.1kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9kg / t Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 9kg / t
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:7.44kg / t Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 8.28kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.2kg / t Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 8.83kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
5.2l/100km
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
5.2l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption:

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:5.2l/100km Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 5.2l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 emitted 26.32% less particle wear matter than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
56mg/km/t
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:57mg/km/t Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 79mg/km/t
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:55mg/km/t Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 73mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

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

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has been reviewed 3 times and drivers have given the tire 78% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

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
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Best Review for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Given 74% 225/60 R16 on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Brand new, to replace my old Pirelli Sottozero 3, come at the end of their Life. Dry: These Cinturato Winter 2 are proposed as touring tires, and so they do: compared to the more sporty precursors, the road feedback appears rougher and less direct. Likewise, handling in the dry is poorer, less precise, however decent for a touring tire. Breaking in the dry appears on the other hand fairly good, with more than reasonable stopping distances. Wet: drivability in the wet is not too bad. Wet handling is decent, breaking is good as well as aquaplaning resistance, both in the straight line... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 57 - tire reviewed on May 8, 2022
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [km/h], snow circle, noise, wear, value, rolling resistance and abrasion, while the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performed better in wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], snow handling [s], ice braking and price.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in subj. dry handling, subj. snow handling, snow slalom and fuel consumption, 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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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.