Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Hankook Winter I cept RS3

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 Hankook Winter I cept RS3 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 Hankook Winter I cept RS3 is an Premium-Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

UltraGrip-Performance-3 VS Winter-I-cept-RS3

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 six tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these six tests:

  • Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead of the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 in six of the tests

While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 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 four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.33% less distance than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
43.58M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
45.08M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:44.2M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 45.7M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:42.9M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 44.5M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:43.3M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 44.9M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:43.9M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 45.2M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was 0.54% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
73.4s
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
73s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:73.4s Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 73s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was 0.18% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
109.6Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
109.8Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:109.6Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 109.8Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from five 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 2.68% less distance than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
43.64M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
44.84M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:36.9M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 37.8M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:35.5M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 37.1M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:35.6M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 36.5M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:52.5M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 53.7M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:57.7M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 59.1M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 5.39% less distance than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
39.5M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
41.75M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:39.2M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 42.1M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:39.8M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 41.4M

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 1.02% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
87.6s
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
88.5s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

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

2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:87.6s Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 88.5s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.68% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
74.81Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
74.3Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:74.81Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 74.3Km/H

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 1.35% faster around a wet circle than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
12.46s
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
12.63s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:12.5s Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 12.59s
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:12.41s Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 12.66s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 floated at a 2.86% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80.53Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
82.9Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:83.1Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 84.4Km/H
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:77.4Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 80.5Km/H
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:79.4Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 82.2Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:82.2Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 84.5Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 slipped out at a 5.49% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.44m/sec2
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
3.64m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.6m/sec2 Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 3.6m/sec2
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.1m/sec2 Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 3.4m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.61m/sec2 Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 3.93m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during three snow braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 stopped the vehicle in 0.7% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
20.1M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
19.96M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:29.4M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 29.1M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:10.1M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 10M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.7M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 9.7M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:21.9M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 21.9M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:29.4M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 29.1M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 1.96% better snow traction than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
1559N
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
1528.5N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:231N Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 233N
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:234N Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 231N
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3259N Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 3141N
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2512N Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 2509N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was 0.15% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
66.4s
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
66.3s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:66.4s Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 66.3s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.5% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
59.9Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
59.6Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:59.9Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 59.6Km/H

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 1.94% more lateral grip than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
4.65ms/2
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
4.56ms/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 Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 4.56ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was 2.42% faster through a slalom than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.23m/sec2
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
3.31m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.23m/sec2 Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 3.31m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 stopped the vehicle 3.09% shorter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
19.4M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
18.8M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:21.2M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 19.8M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:17.6M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 17.8M

Noise

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 0.93% quieter than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
71.4dB
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
72.07dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:71.2dB Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 71.7dB
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72.2dB Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 72.9dB
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:70.8dB Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 71.6dB

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wear tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is predicted to cover 1.14% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
51366.67KM
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
50783.33KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:49100KM Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 52800KM
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:57500KM Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 49300KM
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:47500KM Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 50250KM

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one value tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 proved to have a 22.68% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
9.26Price/1000
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
7.16Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.26Price/1000 Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 7.16Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one price tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 cost 22% less than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
750
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
585
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:750 Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 585

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had a 2.49% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
7.82kg / t
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
8.02kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:7.44kg / t Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 8.31kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.2kg / t Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 7.72kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 used 1.92% less fuel than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
5.2l/100km
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
5.1l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:5.2l/100km Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 5.1l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 emitted 6.25% less particle wear matter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
56mg/km/t
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
52.5mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:57mg/km/t Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 48mg/km/t
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:55mg/km/t Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 57mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

In total the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has been reviewed 10 times and drivers have given the tire 85% overall.

The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 has been reviewed 17 times and drivers have given the tire 80% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

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 100 - tire reviewed on December 4, 2023
View all Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Hankook Winter I cept RS3
Given 87% 175/65 R14 on a combination of roads for 3,500 average miles
Hankook Winter I*cept RS3 tires were bought brand new in october of 2023, was manufactured a few months earlier and stamped as made in Korea. Tires were used on 1997 Volkswagen Golf Mk3, 1.9 TDI 66 kW (90 Hp), without ABS, TC or other driver assists.

First season/initial thoughts:
Dry roads - car was predictible, tires felt a little bit softer and less responsive, in comparision with summer tires (in my case it's 195/55 R15 2020's Michelin Energy Saver+), but it's a winter tire, so it's absolutly normal to have a slightly different feeling in steering response or... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 233 - tire reviewed on December 6, 2024
View all Hankook Winter I cept RS3 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed better in dry braking, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, snow traction, snow handling [km/h], snow circle, noise, wear and rolling resistance, while the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 performed better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow handling [s], snow slalom, ice braking, value, price, fuel consumption and abrasion.

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 Both tires performed equally well seems to be the best tire overall.

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

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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.