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
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:
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.
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.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
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 |
Best In Subj. Dry Handling:
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:100 Points | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 100 Points |
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.
Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:98 Points | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 95 Points |
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.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:7.36m/s | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 7.28m/s |
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.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:5.73s | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 5.79s |
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.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
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 |
Best In Subj. Snow Handling:
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:95 Points | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 95 Points |
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.
Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:4.65ms/2 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 4.62ms/2 |
Best In Snow Slalom:
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Ice Braking: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
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 |
Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
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.
Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Value: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Price: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
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 |
Best In Fuel Consumption:
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:5.2l/100km | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 5.2l/100km |
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.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
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.
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.Looking for more tire comparisons? Here are other direct comparisons involving these tires:
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.