In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 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.
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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.87% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:45.8M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 43.6M |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:45.6M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 44.2M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:44.1M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 42.9M |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:46M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 43.9M |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:43.3M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 41.5M |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during zero dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.74% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:110.4Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 110.7Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:108.9Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 109.6Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:101Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 102.4Km/H |
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 2.33% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:36.1M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 33.9M |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:56.4M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 53M |
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:37.4M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 36.9M |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:37.2M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 35.5M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:34.7M | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 35.6M |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:58.5M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 57.7M |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:48.8M | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 49.3M |
Looking at data from two 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 0.38% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:41.7M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 39.2M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:37.6M | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 39.8M |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during zero wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 1.39% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:84Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 85.5Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:74.13Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 74.81Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:82.2Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 83.4Km/H |
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 0.63% faster around a wet circle than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:12.71s | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 12.63s |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:12.48s | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 12.41s |
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 floated at a 3.24% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:90.6Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 93.1Km/H |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:76.5Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 83.1Km/H |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:75.3Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 77.4Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:77.5Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 82.2Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:89.2Km/H | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 87Km/H |
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 slipped out at a 4.52% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2.29m/sec2 | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.4m/sec2 |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.6m/sec2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.6m/sec2 |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.3m/sec2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.1m/sec2 |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.71m/sec2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.61m/sec2 |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.69m/sec2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.15m/sec2 |
Best In Snow Braking:
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:30.7M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 30.1M |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:30.7M | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 30.1M |
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:29.2M | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 29.4M |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:9.9M | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 10.1M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:9.6M | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 9.7M |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:29.2M | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 29.4M |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:31.1M | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 31.6M |
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had 0.04% better snow traction than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2755N | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2858N |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:235N | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 231N |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:230N | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 234N |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2570N | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2512N |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2172N | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2130N |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during zero snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.55% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:59.1Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 59.7Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:59.6Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 59.9Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:59.8Km/H | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 59.9Km/H |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during zero snow circle tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 provided 1.37% more lateral grip than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2.88ms/2 | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 2.92ms/2 |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.31% faster through a slalom than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.15m/sec2 | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.25m/sec2 |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.31m/sec2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 3.23m/sec2 |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle 4.64% shorter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Ice Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:20M | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 21.2M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:17M | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 17.6M |
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 2.67% quieter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:74.1dB | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 71.4dB |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:73dB | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 71.2dB |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:72.5dB | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 70.8dB |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:72.4dB | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 70.8dB |
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one wear tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is predicted to cover 4.29% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:39348KM | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 45500KM |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:48700KM | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 49100KM |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:54300KM | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 57500KM |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:48690KM | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 47500KM |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two value tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 proved to have a 8.4% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Value: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:14.87Price/1000 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 15.49Price/1000 |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:7.8Price/1000 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 9.26Price/1000 |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had a 2.6% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:8.02kg / t | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 8.71kg / t |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:7.82kg / t | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 8.2kg / t |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:8.89kg / t | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 8.47kg / t |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 used 1.92% less fuel than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:5.1l/100km | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 5.2l/100km |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 emitted 11.11% less particle wear matter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:57mg/km/t | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 57mg/km/t |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:69mg/km/t | ✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 55mg/km/t |
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
In total the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has been reviewed 40 times and drivers have given the tire 83% overall.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has been reviewed 8 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
In conclusion the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performed better in curved aquaplaning, ice braking, value, rolling resistance and fuel consumption, while the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, snow traction, snow handling [km/h], snow circle, snow slalom, noise, wear and abrasion.
Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in snow braking, 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.