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 Kumho Winter Craft WP52 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 Kumho Winter Craft WP52 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 seven tests which compare both tires directly!
Out of these seven tests:
While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 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 five tire tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 stopped the vehicle in 0.37% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Dry Braking: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:42.54M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 42.66M |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:44.3M | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 44M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:42.9M | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 42.1M |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:43.9M | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 43M |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:40.8M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 41.9M |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was 0.85% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72.06s | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 71.45s |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.24% faster around a lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:102.5Km/H | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 102.5Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:109.6Km/H | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 109.9Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:106.3Km/H | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 105.2Km/H |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 5% more points than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:100 Points | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 95 Points |
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.45% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:28.5M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 30.8M |
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:33.9M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 36.9M |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:46.7M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 49.7M |
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:36.9M | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 34.6M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:35.6M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 36.7M |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:57.7M | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 54M |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:32M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 32.6M |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.73% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:39.8M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 40.5M |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 3.62% faster around a wet lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:58.01s | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 60.19s |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.87% faster around a wet lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:83.2Km/H | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 79.1Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:74.81Km/H | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 74.94Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:85.7Km/H | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 82.7Km/H |
Best In Subj. Wet Handling:
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:98 Points | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 98 Points |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.89% faster around a wet circle than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:12.41s | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 12.56s |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:15.84s | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 16.54s |
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 floated at a 5.8% higher speed than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
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 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 91.52Km/H |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:100.1Km/H | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 95.1Km/H |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:77.4Km/H | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 71.6Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:82.2Km/H | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 73Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:76.9Km/H | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 75.3Km/H |
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 slipped out at a 24.04% higher speed than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.9m/sec2 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2.73m/sec2 |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.1m/sec2 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2.4m/sec2 |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.61m/sec2 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 1.98m/sec2 |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.88m/sec2 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2.35m/sec2 |
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 3.53% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
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 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 19.23M |
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 31.4M |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 31M |
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:29.4M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 30.3M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.7M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 10M |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:29.4M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 30.3M |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:21.4M | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 22.4M |
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 4.18% faster than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
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 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 5.98s |
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 3.95% better snow traction than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2174N | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2096N |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:234N | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 225N |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2512N | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2446N |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2855N | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2701N |
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 2.27% faster around a lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:84.82s | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 86.79s |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.41% faster around a lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:55.7Km/H | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 54.2Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:59.9Km/H | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 59.4Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:63.7Km/H | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 63.2Km/H |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 3.16% more points than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:95 Points | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 92 Points |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.31% faster through a slalom than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.68m/sec2 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 3.54m/sec2 |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.23m/sec2 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 3.21m/sec2 |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 stopped the vehicle 2.84% shorter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Ice Braking: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:17.6M | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 17.1M |
Best In Subj. Comfort: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 1.33% quieter than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:69.8dB | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 72.3dB |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:70.8dB | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 72.1dB |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:73.8dB | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 72.9dB |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wear tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is predicted to cover 20.52% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:57500KM | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 46100KM |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:47500KM | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 37350KM |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one value tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 proved to have a 7.45% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Value: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.26Price/1000 | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 8.57Price/1000 |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one price tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 cost 28.52% less than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Price: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:154.99 | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 110.79 |
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had a 4.59% lower rolling resistance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
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 | ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 8.6kg / t |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.2kg / t | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 9.22kg / t |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.2kg / t | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 9.05kg / t |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:7.21kg / t | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 7.95kg / t |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 emitted 22.54% less particle wear matter than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:55mg/km/t | Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 71mg/km/t |
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
In total the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has been reviewed 8 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 has been reviewed 7 times and drivers have given the tire 68% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
In conclusion the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed better in dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], 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 slalom, noise, wear, rolling resistance and abrasion, while the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], ice braking, value and price.
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.
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.