Tests 81 · 28 tests Owners 78 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ultra Grip Performance 3 leads, 82–80 Narrow edge
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Tests 87 · 28 tests Owners 77 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test (noise)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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80
Dry
WinterContact TS 870 P +179Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) 83 81 Reviews found online 77 76 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 99% Dry Lane Change (% of best) 100% 97% Dry (% of best) 100% 91% -
89
Wet
Level89Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) 92 96 Reviews found online 84 80 Wet (% of best) 97% 84% Wet Braking (% of best) 99% 96% Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) 92% 100% Wet Circle (% of best) 98% 99% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 99% -
78
Snow
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +381Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) 79 83 Reviews found online 76 78 Snow Braking (% of best) 100% 92% Snow Circle (% of best) 100% 99% Snow Handling (% of best) 96% 95% Snow Slalom (% of best) 85% 95% Snow Traction (% of best) 97% 98% Snow (% of best) 93% 100% -
82
Comfort
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +284Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) 84 89 Reviews found online 80 76 -
74
Noise
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +680Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) 79 90 -
72
Treadwear
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +880Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 84 Reviews found online 75 75 -
80
Handling
WinterContact TS 870 P +476Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Ultra Grip Performance 3 Reviews found online 80 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 82 |
| Dry | 80 | 79 |
| Wet | 89 | 89 |
| Snow | 78 | 81 |
| Comfort | 82 | 84 |
| Noise | 74 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 80 |
| Handling | 80 | 76 |
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80
/ 100
WinterContact TS 870 P
82
/ 100
Ultra Grip Performance 3
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | WinterContact TS 870 P | Ultra Grip Performance 3 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 90% #9/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | 92% #5/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −2.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +2.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Lane Change | Dry | 100% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 97% #5/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | +2.7 | Same test |
| Dry | Dry | 100% #1/8 · 2027 Sportauto Winter Tire Test R17 | 91% #3/8 · 2027 Sportauto Winter Tire Test R17 | +8.9 | Same test |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #2/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 90% #7/11 · 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 100% #5/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 96% #8/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | +3.6 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 92% #7/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | 91% #12/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 72% #10/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | 84% #4/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | −12.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #5/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −0.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 73% #7/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 83% #7/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −10.0 | Different tests |
| Environment | Other | 89% #2/8 · 2027 Sportauto Winter Tire Test R17 | 84% #4/8 · 2027 Sportauto Winter Tire Test R17 | +5.3 | Same test |
| Value | Other | 56% #17/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 56% #4/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 80% #13/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #2/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | −14.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 50% #2/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #2/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 92% #5/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +7.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Circle | Snow | 100% #2/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | +1.0 | Same test |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #6/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 95% #3/11 · 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 85% #4/11 · 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test | 95% #7/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −10.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #8/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 98% #2/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −0.7 | Different tests |
| Snow | Snow | 93% #2/8 · 2027 Sportauto Winter Tire Test R17 | 100% #1/8 · 2027 Sportauto Winter Tire Test R17 | −7.2 | Same test |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #11/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 95% #6/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 88% #8/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 88% #9/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 95% #4/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | +5.0 | Same test |
| Subj. Ice Handling | Subj | 30% #17/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | 40% #4/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | −10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Road Score | Subj | 90% #2/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 70% #4/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | +20.0 | Same test |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 50% #3/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 60% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | −10.0 | Same test |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #2/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 90% #2/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #11/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 0% #15/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Wet | Wet | 97% #2/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 84% #4/8 · 2027 Sportauto Winter Tire Test R17 | +13.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #4/11 · 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | +2.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 92% #7/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | 100% #3/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | −7.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #9/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | −1.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 99% #3/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterContact TS 870 P
Pros
- Exceptionally low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Outstanding wet weather and slush performance, cutting through heavy rain effortlessly
- Balanced dry and cold-weather handling with impressive cornering stability
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- Steering response and initial stiffness are slightly softer and less sporty than dedicated summer tires or some rivals
- Snow and ice traction can feel less exceptional or borderline inadequate for a small subset of users
Tire B Ultra Grip Performance 3
Pros
- Exceptional comfort and low noise levels
- Strong traction and predictability in snowy and slushy conditions
- Excellent wet weather handling and aquaplaning resistance
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- Reduced steering feedback and lateral grip during aggressive dry-weather driving
- Slight tendency for the tire to feel soft or 'twist' during sharp cornering
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 121 | 172 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 23″ | 14″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
Winner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 — better treadwear, noise and snow. Pick the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 80 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 80 vs 74 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 80 vs 76 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 81 vs 78 on snow.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.