Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

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

UltraGrip-Performance-3 VS Winter-Craft-WP52

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 Kumho Winter Craft WP52 in six of the tests
  • Kumho Winter Craft WP52 finished ahead of the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 in one of the 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.

Dry Braking

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
42.89M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
42.73M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

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

Dry Handling [s]

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
72.06s
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
71.45s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72.06s Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 71.45s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
106.13Km/H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
105.87Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

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

Subj. Dry Handling

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
100 Points
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
95 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
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:100 Points Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 95 Points

Wet Braking

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
38.76M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
39.33M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

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

Wet Braking - Concrete

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
39.8M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
40.5M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:39.8M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 40.5M

Wet Handling [s]

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
58.01s
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
60.19s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

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

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:58.01s Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 60.19s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
81.24Km/H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
78.91Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

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

Subj. Wet Handling

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
98 Points
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
98 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling:

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:98 Points Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 98 Points

Wet Circle

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
14.13s
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
14.55s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

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

Straight Aqua

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
86.31Km/H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
81.3Km/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 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

Curved Aquaplaning

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.12m/sec2
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
2.37m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

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

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 3.53% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
24.07M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
24.95M
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 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

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 4.18% faster than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
5.73s
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
5.98s
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 Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 5.98s

Snow Traction

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
1943.75N
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
1867N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

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

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 2.27% faster around a lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
84.82s
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
86.79s
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
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:84.82s Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 86.79s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
59.77Km/H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
58.93Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

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

Subj. Snow Handling

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
95 Points
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
92 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
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:95 Points Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 92 Points

Snow Slalom

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.46m/sec2
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
3.38m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

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

Ice Braking

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
17.6M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
17.1M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:17.6M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 17.1M

Subj. Comfort

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
100 Points
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
90 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

Noise

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
71.47dB
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
72.43dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

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

Wear

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
52500KM
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
41725KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

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

Value

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
9.26Price/1000
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
8.57Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.26Price/1000 Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 8.57Price/1000

Price

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
154.99
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
110.79
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:154.99 Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 110.79

Rolling Resistance

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
8.31kg / t
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
8.71kg / 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 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

Abrasion

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.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
55mg/km/t
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
71mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:55mg/km/t Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 71mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

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.

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 >>
Best Review for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Given 60% 225/45 R17 on mostly country roads for 8,000 average miles
Good dry handling and traction, average wet and below expectations on snow as for a winter tire. Noise depends a lot on tire pressure
Helpful 55 - tire reviewed on February 28, 2023
View all Kumho Winter Craft WP52 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

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.

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.