Tests – · none yet Owners 79 · 9 reviews
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance vs Vredestein Snowtrac 3 — 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 0 + 0 road tests and 9 + 34 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: UltraGrip Performance and Snowtrac 3 are level at 76.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 34 reviews
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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76
Dry
UltraGrip Performance +373Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Snowtrac 3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 80 76 UltraGrip Performance: 60% × 72.9 (est.) + 40% × 79.6 = 76
Snowtrac 3: 60% × 71.5 (est.) + 40% × 76.2 = 73
No road tests of dry for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for Snowtrac 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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80
Wet
Snowtrac 3 +282Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Snowtrac 3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 78 (est.) ≈ 79 (est.) Reviews found online 83 86 UltraGrip Performance: 60% × 77.7 (est.) + 40% × 83.3 = 80
Snowtrac 3: 60% × 79.2 (est.) + 40% × 86.1 = 82
No road tests of wet for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Snowtrac 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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76
Snow
UltraGrip Performance +274Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Snowtrac 3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 74 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 80 75 UltraGrip Performance: 60% × 74.1 (est.) + 40% × 79.6 = 76
Snowtrac 3: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 75.3 = 74
No road tests of snow for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
No road tests of snow for Snowtrac 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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73
Comfort
Snowtrac 3 +275Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Snowtrac 3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 75 79 UltraGrip Performance: 40% × 70.3 (est.) + 60% × 75.4 = 73
Snowtrac 3: 40% × 70.8 (est.) + 60% × 78.5 = 75
No road tests of comfort for UltraGrip Performance or Snowtrac 3. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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70
Treadwear
Snowtrac 3 +272Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Snowtrac 3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 73 76 UltraGrip Performance: 60% × 68.4 (est.) + 40% × 72.7 = 70
Snowtrac 3: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 75.6 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for Snowtrac 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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81
Handling (owners)
UltraGrip Performance +675Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Snowtrac 3 Reviews found online 81 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance | Vredestein Snowtrac 3 |
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| Relative Score | 76 | 76 |
| Dry | 76 | 73 |
| Wet | 80 | 82 |
| Snow | 76 | 74 |
| Comfort | 73 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 75 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
76
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance
76
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Snowtrac 3
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A UltraGrip Performance
Pros
- Exceptional snow and ice traction
- Strong performance in wet and dry conditions
- High tread longevity and durability
Cons
- Increased road noise in warmer conditions
- Slightly higher fuel consumption
- Limited performance on pure ice surfaces
Tire B Snowtrac 3
Pros
- Outstanding traction and control in deep snow, slush, and on icy surfaces.
- High level of driver confidence and predictable handling in adverse weather.
- Strong wet-weather performance and resistance to hydroplaning.
Cons
- Noticeable tread movement or 'spongy' feel in dry, warm conditions.
- Reduced cornering stability in dry weather compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Slightly firmer ride quality noted by some users.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance | B · Vredestein Snowtrac 3 |
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| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance
76
/ 100
Vredestein Snowtrac 3
Too close to call: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance and Vredestein Snowtrac 3 are within 2 points overall. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance is stronger on handling and dry. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 9 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 81 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 76 vs 73 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance
Tire B · Vredestein Snowtrac 3
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UltraGrip Performance or Snowtrac 3?
Which is better in the wet, UltraGrip Performance or Snowtrac 3?
Neither, by our numbers: 80 vs 82 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, UltraGrip Performance or Snowtrac 3?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance, 76 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, UltraGrip Performance or Snowtrac 3?
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 74 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, UltraGrip Performance or Snowtrac 3?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 75 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, UltraGrip Performance or Snowtrac 3?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 72 on the treadwear 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