Tests 89 · 36 tests Owners 81 · 16 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 Pirelli P Zero Winter 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 + 5 road tests and 16 + 4 owner reviews. How we score
Ultra Grip Performance 3 is ahead, 85–80
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Tests 82 · 5 tests Owners 79 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 50 in 2026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 Sets (wet braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 4 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Ultra Grip Performance 3 won 3 and P Zero Winter 2 won 1 (average 98% vs 97% of the best).
- In 4 tests that measured comfort (tester's mark) for both, Ultra Grip Performance 3 won 2 and P Zero Winter 2 won 2 (average 86% vs 89% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured wet braking for both, Ultra Grip Performance 3 won 0 and P Zero Winter 2 won 3 (average 91% vs 100% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured snow braking for both, Ultra Grip Performance 3 won 3 and P Zero Winter 2 won 0 (average 99% vs 98% of the best).
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81
Dry
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +180Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 P Zero Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 29 / 2 tests 82 81 Reviews found online 80 79 Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–1 97% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 99% 100% Dry Lane Change (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 97% 99% Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 80.3 = 81
P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 79.1 = 80
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92
Wet
P Zero Winter 2 +294Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 P Zero Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 36 / 5 tests 97 100 Reviews found online 84 85 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 88% 81% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–1 98% 97% Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–1 95% 100% Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 91% 100% Wet Circle (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 99% 100% Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 99% 100% Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 97.3 + 40% × 84.1 = 92
P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 100 + 40% × 84.6 = 94
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82
Snow
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +874Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 P Zero Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 4 tests 84 70 Reviews found online 80 80 Snow Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 99% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 99% 97% Snow Slalom (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 99% 99% Snow Traction (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 97% 96% Ice Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 35% 30% Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 65% 55% Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 84.3 + 40% × 79.7 = 82
P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 80.4 = 74
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88
Comfort
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +583Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 P Zero Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 4 tests 100 92 Reviews found online 80 77 Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 2–2 86% 89% Ultra Grip Performance 3: 40% × 100 + 60% × 79.5 = 88
P Zero Winter 2: 40% × 92.1 + 60% × 76.9 = 83
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77
Noise
P Zero Winter 2 +178Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 P Zero Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 2 tests 84 86 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 99% 99% Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 84.2 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 77
P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 86.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 78
No owner ratings of noise for Ultra Grip Performance 3 or P Zero Winter 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 +1373Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 P Zero Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 2 tests 90 74 Reviews found online 81 72 Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 86% 80% Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 97% 88% Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 89.6 + 40% × 81.4 = 86
P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 73.9 + 40% × 72 = 73
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80
Handling (owners)
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +278Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 P Zero Winter 2 Reviews found online 80 78 -
71
Efficiency
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +170Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 P Zero Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 28 / 3 tests 71 70 Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 97% 94% Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 92% 93%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
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| Relative Score | 85 | 80 |
| Dry | 81 | 80 |
| Wet | 92 | 94 |
| Snow | 82 | 74 |
| Comfort | 88 | 83 |
| Noise | 77 | 78 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 80 | 78 |
| Efficiency | 71 | 70 |
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Headline score
85
/ 100
Ultra Grip Performance 3
80
/ 100
P Zero Winter 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.
In the overall rankings of 5 tests that ran both, Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 finished ahead 2 times and Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 3 times.
| Discipline | Category | Ultra Grip Performance 3 | P Zero Winter 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 98% | −1.3 | 0–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 100% | −0.9 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Dry Lane Change | Dry | 97% | 99% | −1.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 88% | 81% | +7.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 98% | 97% | +0.9 | 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% | 100% | −9.1 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 99% | 100% | −1.3 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 100% | −0.7 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 95% | 100% | −5.0 | 0–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Ice Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 35% | 30% | +5.0 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% | 98% | +0.4 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% | 97% | +2.2 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 65% | 55% | +10.0 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% | 96% | +1.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 86% | 89% | −2.6 | 2–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 86% | 80% | +5.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 97% | 88% | +8.4 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 97% | 94% | +2.8 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% | 93% | −1.3 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #6/10 | #8/10 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Value | Cost | 58% | 50% | +8.3 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | Other | 70% | 90% | −20.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/20 | #3/20 | – | 2–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ultra Grip Performance 3
Pros
- Exceptional grip and predictable handling in snow and slush
- High level of ride comfort with a quiet, smooth rolling experience
- Strong wet and dry braking performance with good aquaplaning resistance
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some budget or mid-range alternatives
- Softer sidewalls can result in reduced steering feedback and minor twist during aggressive cornering
- Lateral grip may feel less suited for extremely fast driving in milder temperatures
Tire B P Zero Winter 2
Pros
- Phenomenal grip and traction on snow and ice
- Sporty, responsive handling and immediate direction changes on wet and dry roads
- Low noise levels for a winter tire
Cons
- Faster tread wear when driven aggressively
- Slightly less impressive performance in warm, soaking wet conditions above 3 degrees Celsius
- Average performance in non-winter conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 | B · Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 172 | 65 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 18″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 50 | 50 |
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
80
/ 100
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
Winner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 — better treadwear, snow and comfort. Where the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 86 vs 73 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 82 vs 74 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 88 vs 83 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet braking
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 won 3 of 3 shared wet braking tests.
Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
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Ultra Grip Performance 3 or P Zero Winter 2?
Which is better in the wet, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or P Zero Winter 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 92 vs 94 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or P Zero Winter 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 81 vs 80 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or P Zero Winter 2?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 82 vs 74 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or P Zero Winter 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 78 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or P Zero Winter 2?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 88 vs 83 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or P Zero Winter 2?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 86 vs 73 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or P Zero Winter 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 70 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.
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