Tests 89 · 36 tests Owners 81 · 17 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 Nokian Seasonproof 2 — 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 36 + 11 road tests and 17 + 21 owner reviews. How we score
Ultra Grip Performance 3 is ahead, 85–74
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Tests 74 · 11 tests Owners 74 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (wet braking)
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
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +873Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Seasonproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 29 / 11 tests 82 76 Reviews found online 80 67 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 79.5 = 81
Seasonproof 2: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 67.3 = 73
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92
Wet
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +389Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Seasonproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 36 / 11 tests 97 95 Reviews found online 84 81 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 97.3 + 40% × 84.2 = 92
Seasonproof 2: 60% × 94.8 + 40% × 81.1 = 89
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82
Snow
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +775Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Seasonproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 10 tests 84 75 Reviews found online 79 75 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 84.3 + 40% × 79.1 = 82
Seasonproof 2: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 75.1 = 75
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87
Comfort
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1275Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Seasonproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 5 tests 100 72 Reviews found online 79 77 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 40% × 100 + 60% × 79.1 = 87
Seasonproof 2: 40% × 72.2 + 60% × 76.5 = 75
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77
Noise
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +572Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Seasonproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 8 tests 84 75 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 84.2 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 77
Seasonproof 2: 60% × 75 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 72
No owner ratings of noise for Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Seasonproof 2. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): 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 +2660Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Seasonproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 3 tests 90 51 Reviews found online 81 74 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 89.6 + 40% × 80.7 = 86
Seasonproof 2: 60% × 51.2 + 40% × 74 = 60
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80
Handling (owners)
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +674Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Seasonproof 2 Reviews found online 80 74 -
71
Efficiency
Seasonproof 2 +374Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Seasonproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 28 / 9 tests 71 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 | Nokian Seasonproof 2 |
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| Relative Score | 85 | 74 |
| Dry | 81 | 73 |
| Wet | 92 | 89 |
| Snow | 82 | 75 |
| Comfort | 87 | 75 |
| Noise | 77 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 60 |
| Handling (owners) | 80 | 74 |
| Efficiency | 71 | 74 |
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85
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Ultra Grip Performance 3
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Seasonproof 2
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 | Seasonproof 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 92% #11/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #12/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 97% #11/15 · 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 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 75% #8/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 98% #2/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% #8/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 97% #10/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #6/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 94% #10/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 92% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 99% #3/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 99% #2/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #7/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 90% #2/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 70% #6/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 86% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 91% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #6/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 89% #10/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #3/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 95% #13/15 · 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% #1/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 85% #7/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 95% #7/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 96% #7/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 89% #12/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 98% #2/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 82% #9/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% #6/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 97% #13/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 82% #4/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 64% #14/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 100% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 78% #10/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 96% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 95% #3/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Value | Cost | 60% #15/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 72% #6/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | Other | 70% #4/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/14 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | #4/9 2027 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ultra Grip Performance 3
Pros
- Strong, predictable grip in snow and slush. Reviewers reported confident traction in Austrian and Ukrainian winter conditions, and one RWD owner drove on uncleared snowy hill roads.
- Excellent comfort and low noise. Several reviewers described the ride as floating, silent or quiet, and one rated it more comfortable than a Fulda Kristall Control HP2 and quieter and more comfortable than a Continental.
- Confident wet and dry performance. Reviewers cited strong wet braking and handling, good dry grip and braking, good aquaplaning resistance, and stable high-speed or Autobahn behavior.
Cons
- Limited traction on icy uphill roads. One reviewer noted it can give up a bit there, though they said this is about 1% of their driving.
- Softer feel and less steering feedback in mild temperatures. One reviewer at 16°C noted this and found lateral grip not suited to fast driving.
- Premium pricing. One reviewer noted it is not cheap.
Tire B Seasonproof 2
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather grip and performance in heavy rain
- High level of ride comfort and quietness
- Strong snow traction that rivals dedicated winter tires
Cons
- Slightly floating or indirect steering feel in dry corners due to outer shoulder sipes
- Higher energy consumption/rolling resistance compared to some summer tires
- Unsafe or twitchy high-speed steering reported by a small number of users
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 | B · Nokian Seasonproof 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 172 | 60 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 52 | 52 |
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
74
/ 100
Nokian Seasonproof 2
Winner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 — better treadwear, comfort and dry. Pick the Nokian Seasonproof 2 if efficiency matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 86 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 87 vs 75 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 81 vs 73 on dry.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 82 vs 75 on snow.
Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
Tire B · Nokian Seasonproof 2
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Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Seasonproof 2?
Which is better in the wet, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Seasonproof 2?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 92 vs 89 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Seasonproof 2?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 81 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Seasonproof 2?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 82 vs 75 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Seasonproof 2?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 77 vs 72 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Seasonproof 2?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 87 vs 75 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Seasonproof 2?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 86 vs 60 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Seasonproof 2?
Nokian Seasonproof 2, 74 vs 71 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