Tests 87 · 28 tests Owners 77 · 13 reviews
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Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 vs Continental 4x4 SportContact — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ultra Grip Performance 3 is ahead, 82–62
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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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79
Dry
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1366Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 4x4 SportContact Professional tests (TWG score) 81 – Reviews found online 76 66 -
89
Wet
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +2366Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 4x4 SportContact Professional tests (TWG score) 96 – Reviews found online 80 64 -
81
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 4x4 SportContact Professional tests (TWG score) 83 – Reviews found online 78 – -
84
Comfort
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1767Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 4x4 SportContact Professional tests (TWG score) 89 – Reviews found online 76 64 -
80
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 4x4 SportContact Professional tests (TWG score) 90 – -
80
Treadwear
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +2654Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 4x4 SportContact Professional tests (TWG score) 84 – Reviews found online 75 46 -
76
Handling
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1759Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 4x4 SportContact Reviews found online 76 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 | Continental 4x4 SportContact |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 62 |
| Dry | 79 | 66 |
| Wet | 89 | 66 |
| Snow | 81 | – |
| Comfort | 84 | 67 |
| Noise | 80 | – |
| Treadwear | 80 | 54 |
| Handling | 76 | 59 |
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Headline score
82
/ 100
Ultra Grip Performance 3
62
/ 100
4x4 SportContact
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B 4x4 SportContact
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity for high-mileage drivers
- Consistent performance across multiple replacement sets
Cons
- Poor traction and wheel spin in wet conditions
- Inadequate grip on mud or loose surfaces
- Mediocre dry pavement handling
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 | B · Continental 4x4 SportContact |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 172 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 19″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
62
/ 100
Continental 4x4 SportContact
Winner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 80 vs 54 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 89 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 84 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 76 vs 59 on handling.
Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
Tire B · Continental 4x4 SportContact
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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.