Tests 68 · 5 tests Owners 80 · 15 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 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 5 + 35 road tests and 15 + 15 owner reviews. How we score
Ultra Grip Performance 3 is ahead, 85–73
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Tests 89 · 35 tests Owners 82 · 15 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 51 in 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! (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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78
Dry
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +381Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 28 tests 75 81 Reviews found online 83 80 BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 83.2 = 78
Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 81.3 + 40% × 80.3 = 81
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80
Wet
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1393Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 35 tests 76 98 Reviews found online 86 86 BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 85.5 = 80
Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 97.6 + 40% × 85.8 = 93
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66
Snow
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1783Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 34 tests 57 84 Reviews found online 79 81 BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 57.1 + 40% × 79.2 = 66
Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 84.3 + 40% × 81.1 = 83
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75
Comfort
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1489Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 9 tests 72 100 Reviews found online 77 81 BluEarth Winter V905: 40% × 72.4 + 60% × 77.1 = 75
Ultra Grip Performance 3: 40% × 100 + 60% × 80.9 = 89
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63
Noise
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1578Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 24 tests 60 85 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 60.4 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 63
Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 85.2 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 78
No owner ratings of noise for BluEarth Winter V905 or Ultra Grip Performance 3. 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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69
Treadwear
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1887Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 11 tests 66 90 Reviews found online 74 83 BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 66.5 + 40% × 73.7 = 69
Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 89.6 + 40% × 82.6 = 87
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83
Handling (owners)
BluEarth Winter V905 +281Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Ultra Grip Performance 3 Reviews found online 83 81 -
69
Efficiency
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +170Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Ultra Grip Performance 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 27 tests 69 70
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 85 |
| Dry | 78 | 81 |
| Wet | 80 | 93 |
| Snow | 66 | 83 |
| Comfort | 75 | 89 |
| Noise | 63 | 78 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 87 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 81 |
| Efficiency | 69 | 70 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
BluEarth Winter V905
85
/ 100
Ultra Grip Performance 3
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 | BluEarth Winter V905 | Ultra Grip Performance 3 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #12/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 96% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 98% #16/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 90% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 90% #2/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 81% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 96% #12/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #20/48 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | 87% #7/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 99% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 90% #2/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 84% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 86% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #24/30 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | 98% #12/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 60% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 97% #10/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 80% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 98% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 95% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 78% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 100% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 96% #7/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 76% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 83% #7/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #6/20 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | #15/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 77% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 60% #15/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #22/48 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | #5/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A BluEarth Winter V905
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling on snow and ice
- Strong performance on cold, wet, and dry pavement
- High level of steering precision and road feedback
Cons
- Reports of higher-than-average road noise
- Mixed feedback on tread longevity, with some users noting rapid wear
- Occasional understeer in wet conditions when temperatures are higher
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 132 | 172 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 14″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 79 | 79 |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
85
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
Winner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 — better treadwear, snow and noise. Where the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 87 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 83 vs 66 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 78 vs 63 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 89 vs 75 on comfort.
Tire A · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
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BluEarth Winter V905 or Ultra Grip Performance 3?
Which is better in the wet, BluEarth Winter V905 or Ultra Grip Performance 3?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 93 vs 80 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, BluEarth Winter V905 or Ultra Grip Performance 3?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 81 vs 78 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, BluEarth Winter V905 or Ultra Grip Performance 3?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 83 vs 66 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, BluEarth Winter V905 or Ultra Grip Performance 3?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 78 vs 63 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, BluEarth Winter V905 or Ultra Grip Performance 3?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 89 vs 75 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, BluEarth Winter V905 or Ultra Grip Performance 3?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 87 vs 69 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, BluEarth Winter V905 or Ultra Grip Performance 3?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 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