Tests 89 · 33 tests Owners 80 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 51 in 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! (wet braking)
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Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 vs Goodyear Vector All Season 4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 33 + 6 road tests and 13 + 17 owner reviews. How we score
Ultra Grip Performance 3 leads, 85–81 Narrow edge
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Tests 86 · 6 tests Owners 77 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (snow traction)
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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81
Dry
Vector All Season 4 +687Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Vector All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 6 tests 82 92 Reviews found online 79 78 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 81.7 + 40% × 79.2 = 81
Vector All Season 4: 60% × 92.5 + 40% × 77.6 = 87
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92
Wet
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +389Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Vector All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 33 / 6 tests 97 93 Reviews found online 84 82 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 97.2 + 40% × 83.5 = 92
Vector All Season 4: 60% × 93.2 + 40% × 81.7 = 89
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83
Snow
Vector All Season 4 +285Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Vector All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 5 tests 84 91 Reviews found online 80 ≈ 77 (est.) Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 84.3 + 40% × 80.1 = 83
Vector All Season 4: 60% × 91 + 40% × 76.9 (est.) = 85
No owner ratings of snow for Vector All Season 4. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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87
Comfort
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +879Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Vector All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 3 tests 100 90 Reviews found online 79 72 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 40% × 100 + 60% × 78.7 = 87
Vector All Season 4: 40% × 90.1 + 60% × 71.8 = 79
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77
Noise
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +968Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Vector All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 4 tests 84 69 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 83.6 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 77
Vector All Season 4: 60% × 69 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 68
No owner ratings of noise for Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Vector All Season 4. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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86
Treadwear
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1373Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Vector All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 1 tests 90 73 Reviews found online 80 73 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 90.3 + 40% × 80.1 = 86
Vector All Season 4: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 73.4 = 73
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79
Handling (owners)
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +772Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Vector All Season 4 Reviews found online 79 72 -
70
Efficiency
Vector All Season 4 +1787Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Vector All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 5 tests 70 87
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | 81 |
| Dry | 81 | 87 |
| Wet | 92 | 89 |
| Snow | 83 | 85 |
| Comfort | 87 | 79 |
| Noise | 77 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 79 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 70 | 87 |
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Headline score
85
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Ultra Grip Performance 3
81
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Vector All Season 4
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Ultra Grip Performance 3 | Vector All Season 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #3/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | 96% #5/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 90% #2/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 86% #6/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 91% #6/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | 100% #3/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #3/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | 97% #5/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 99% #3/10 · 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tyre Test | 95% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 90% #2/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #1/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | 93% #6/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 100% #1/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 100% #2/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #1/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #5/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | 97% #11/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 82% #4/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 89% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 94% #2/15 · 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test | 80% #9/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% #4/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Value | Cost | 68% #11/15 · 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test | 67% #12/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/6 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | #1/15 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
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 Vector All Season 4
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and ability to filter out road bumps and imperfections
- Quiet performance on the highway
- Strong and confidence-inspiring grip on both wet and dry roads
Cons
- Slightly reduced steering feedback in dry conditions compared to dedicated summer tires
- Unexpectedly high cabin noise reported by some users despite advertised decibel ratings
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 | B · Goodyear Vector All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 172 | 45 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 38 | 38 |
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
81
/ 100
Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Narrow edge: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 — better treadwear, noise and comfort. Pick the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 if efficiency and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Goodyear Vector All Season 4 scores 87 vs 70 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 86 vs 73 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 77 vs 68 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 87 vs 79 on comfort.
Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
Tire B · Goodyear Vector All Season 4
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Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Vector All Season 4?
Which is better in the wet, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Vector All Season 4?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 92 vs 89 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Vector All Season 4?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 87 vs 81 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Vector All Season 4?
Neither, by our numbers: 83 vs 85 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Vector All Season 4?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 77 vs 68 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Vector All Season 4?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 87 vs 79 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Vector All Season 4?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 86 vs 73 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Vector All Season 4?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 87 vs 70 on our efficiency score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology