Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3

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 evo3 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 are Ultra High Performance Winter tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

UltraGrip-Performance-3 VS Winter-i-cept-evo3

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 eight tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these eight tests:

  • Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead of the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 in seven of the tests
  • The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 drew in one of the tests

While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 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 seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.35% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
42.52M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
43.1M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:42.54M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.49M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:43.6M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.8M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:44.3M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 44.8M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:44M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 44M
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:40.87M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 40.19M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:41.5M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.8M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:40.8M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 41.6M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.29% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
79.93s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
80.16s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

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

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72.06s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 71.68s
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:87.79s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 88.64s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.59% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
108.9Km/H
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
108.26Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:110.7Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 112Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:102.5Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 102.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:122.6Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 122.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:102.4Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 99.7Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:106.3Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 105.1Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 2.29% more points than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
54.5 Points
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
53.25 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 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 98 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.5 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.64% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
38.32M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
39.36M
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 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 28.45M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:33.9M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 35.2M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:53M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 55M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:46.7M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 47.8M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:32.7M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 34.1M
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.47M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 31.25M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:49.3M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 50.8M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:32M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 32.3M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 4.5% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
27.6M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
28.9M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:27.6M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 28.9M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.79% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
82.98s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
84.49s
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 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 58.15s
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:107.94s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 110.83s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.54% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
83.56Km/H
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
81.44Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:85.5Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 84.3Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:83.2Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 81.2Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:80Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 78.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:83.4Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 80.5Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:85.7Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 83.1Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 1.39% more points than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
54 Points
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
53.25 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:98 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 98 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:10 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.5 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 1.49% higher lateral wet grip than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
7.36m/s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
7.25m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:7.36m/s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 7.25m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 floated at a 0.87% higher speed than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
85.37Km/H
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
86.12Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:94.96Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 95.05Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:93.1Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 94.9Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:100.1Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 102.2Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:73.5Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.1Km/H
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:87Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 85.7Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:76.9Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 77.9Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 slipped out at a 8.45% higher speed than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
2.71m/sec2
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
2.96m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.4m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2.88m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.9m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.21m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.88m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.25m/sec2
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.06m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2.16m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.15m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.13m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.88m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.1m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 0.64% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
26.21M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
26.38M
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 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 17.93M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 30.3M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 30.3M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 30.8M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:29.7M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 30.5M
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:18.32M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 18.24M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:31.6M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 31.5M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:21.4M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 21.5M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 accelerated 1.6% faster than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
5.55s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
5.64s
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 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 5.65s
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:5.37s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 5.63s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 3.06% better snow traction than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
2003.71N
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
1942.49N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2858N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2765N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2174N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2164N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:1.53N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 1.45N
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2130N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2037N
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2855N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2745N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 0.46% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
82.54s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
82.16s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:84.82s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 85.24s
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:80.25s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 79.07s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.33% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
58.6Km/H
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
57.82Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:59.7Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 57.7Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:55.7Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 54.8Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:54Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 54.3Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:59.9Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 59.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:63.7Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 63.2Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
52.25 Points
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
52.25 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling:

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:95 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 95 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.5 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.5 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 provided 2.4% more lateral grip than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
2.92ms/2
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
2.85ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.92ms/2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2.85ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.41% faster through a slalom than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.73m/sec2
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
3.64m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.25m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.25m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.68m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.53m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:4.27m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 4.15m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle 13.63% shorter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
11.08M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
9.57M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:11.08M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.57M

Ice Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 accelerated 9.92% faster than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
5.14s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
4.63s
Ice acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Ice Traction: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:5.14s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 4.63s

Subj. Comfort

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
54.5 Points
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
52 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

Noise

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 2.97% quieter than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
71.63dB
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
73.82dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:71.4dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.8dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:69.8dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.6dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:71.5dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.2dB
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72.5dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.5dB
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:70.8dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.2dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:73.8dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.6dB

Wear

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wear tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is predicted to cover 24.38% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
45500KM
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
34407KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:45500KM Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 34407KM

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one value tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 proved to have a 0.58% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
15.49Price/1000
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
15.4Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:15.49Price/1000 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 15.4Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two price tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 cost 13.6% less than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
150
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
129.6
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:154.99 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 125.19
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:145 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 134

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had a 1.16% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
8.55kg / t
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
8.65kg / 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 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.49kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.71kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.79kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.2kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.36kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.9kg / t
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.67kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.98kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.47kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.33kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:7.21kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 7.68kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

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

The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 has been reviewed 12 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

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 43 - tire reviewed on December 4, 2023
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Best Review for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Given 48% 225/40 R18 V on a combination of roads for 900 spirited miles
Very uncomfortable tire, the sidewall also looks different than on the website, I sold them after a couple of weeks.
Helpful 206 - tire reviewed on November 1, 2020
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [km/h], snow circle, snow slalom, noise, wear and rolling resistance, while the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 performed better in straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow handling [s], ice braking, ice traction, value and price.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in subj. snow 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

Overall Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

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.