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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X — 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 11 + 5 road tests and 20 + 6 owner reviews. How we score

UltraGrip Performance+ is ahead, 79–69

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire AGoodyear

UltraGrip Performance+

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 11 tests Owners 80 · 20 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X
Tire BHankook

Winter i*cept evo3 X

Winter

± 6

Tests 72 · 5 tests Owners 67 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 72

    Dry

    UltraGrip Performance+ +5
    67
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*cept evo3 X
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 5 tests7169
    Reviews found online7465

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 73.7 = 72

    Winter i*cept evo3 X: 60% × 69 + 40% × 65.3 = 67

  2. 86

    Wet

    UltraGrip Performance+ +9
    77
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*cept evo3 X
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests8781
    Reviews found online8471

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 83.7 = 86

    Winter i*cept evo3 X: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 70.8 = 77

  3. 84

    Snow

    UltraGrip Performance+ +6
    78
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*cept evo3 X
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests8781
    Reviews found online7973

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.7 + 40% × 79.1 = 84

    Winter i*cept evo3 X: 60% × 81.3 + 40% × 72.7 = 78

  4. 77

    Comfort

    UltraGrip Performance+ +19
    58
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*cept evo3 X
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests72≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online8053

    UltraGrip Performance+: 40% × 72.1 + 60% × 80.4 = 77

    Winter i*cept evo3 X: 40% × 65.4 (est.) + 60% × 52.6 = 58

    No road tests of comfort for Winter i*cept evo3 X. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 59

    Noise

    UltraGrip Performance+ +19
    40
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*cept evo3 X
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 5 tests5523
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 54.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 59

    Winter i*cept evo3 X: 60% × 22.8 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 40

    No owner ratings of noise for UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*cept evo3 X. 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.

  6. 77

    Treadwear

    UltraGrip Performance+ +12
    65
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*cept evo3 X
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests74≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online8265

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 74 + 40% × 81.5 = 77

    Winter i*cept evo3 X: 60% × 65.8 (est.) + 40% × 64.5 = 65

    No road tests of treadwear for Winter i*cept evo3 X. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 81

    Handling (owners)

    UltraGrip Performance+ +14
    67
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*cept evo3 X
    Reviews found online8167
  8. 77

    Efficiency

    UltraGrip Performance+ +10
    67
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*cept evo3 X
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 5 tests7767
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance+Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X
Relative Score 79 69
Dry 72 67
Wet 86 77
Snow 84 78
Comfort 77 58
Noise 59 40
Treadwear 77 65
Handling (owners) 81 67
Efficiency 77 67

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Winter i*cept evo3 X

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.

DisciplineCategoryUltraGrip Performance+Winter i*cept evo3 XΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 91% #7/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 99% #7/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 94% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 89% #4/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 91% #8/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 95% #5/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 95% #2/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 98% #9/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 93% #3/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 99% #6/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 96% #4/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 97% #10/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 97% #11/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 81% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 90% #5/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 72% #12/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 56% #4/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #6/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 #7/11 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A UltraGrip Performance+

Pros

  • Strong wet grip and resistance to aquaplaning, with several owners reporting confident cornering and no sliding in the rain
  • Excellent snow traction, including deep snow, steep slopes, and cold temperatures down to about -30°C, with one owner describing the best lateral grip on snow they have experienced
  • Sporty, stable handling for a winter tire, with good dry-road behavior and the ability to withstand spirited driving

Cons

  • Noise is a concern for some owners, who describe a roar or sizzling on fast curves and a noisy ride in a BMW 3 Series
  • Ice grip is mixed: one reviewer called it unsuitable for ice and another noted some slipping, though others found it adequate or very capable on icy slopes
  • Less grip and sharpness than summer tires in dry and wet conditions, with one reviewer reporting unpredictable cornering and heavy understeer
All owner themes in the UltraGrip Performance+ review

Tire B Winter i*cept evo3 X

Pros

  • Exceptional performance and traction in various snow conditions (fresh, compact, and heavy wet snow)
  • Strong braking capability and confidence in low temperatures and wet roads
  • Cost-effective alternative compared to tier-one premium brand tires

Cons

  • High noise levels reported by some users
  • Ride comfort can feel stiff or uncomfortable on certain SUV applications
  • Compound feels too soft in warm weather conditions above 13 degrees Celsius
All owner themes in the Winter i*cept evo3 X review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available8872
Rim diameters15″ – 22″17″ – 22″
Sizes in common1919

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X

Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better comfort, noise and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 77 vs 58 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 59 vs 40 on noise.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 81 vs 67 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 77 vs 65 on treadwear.

Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X
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UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*cept evo3 X?

Which is better in the wet, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*cept evo3 X?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 86 vs 77 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*cept evo3 X?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 72 vs 67 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*cept evo3 X?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 84 vs 78 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*cept evo3 X?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 59 vs 40 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*cept evo3 X?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 58 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*cept evo3 X?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 65 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, UltraGrip Performance+ or Winter i*cept evo3 X?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 67 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