Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 77% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 68 · 4 reviews analysed Road tests 81 · 9 tests
How scores workAdd your size for an exact match
The Amazon link then searches this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 has a Relative Score of 73 out of 100 among winter tires. In 16 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 4 times and in the top three 10 times. Testers rate it best for comfort (86) and weakest for snow (78). 4 owner reviews rate it 68 out of 100. 87% would buy it again.
- Strength: Comfort 86 — 2nd of 20 (2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter tire Test), 8th of 18 (2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter tire Test)
- Strength: Efficiency 86 — 1st of 20 (2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter tire Test), 1st of 8 (2024 Nordic Friction Winter tire Test)
Owners rate it 13 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
68/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
81/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 is widely praised for its exceptional ride comfort and low noise levels, positioning it as a refined option in the Nordic friction tire segment. While it delivers reliable performance on snow and wet surfaces, users note that it falls slightly short of specialized competitors in pure ice traction and exhibits concerningly rapid tread wear.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise
- Predictable and reliable handling on snow
- Strong performance on wet surfaces
- Competitive pricing compared to premium alternatives
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and premature loss of tread depth
- Inferior ice grip compared to top-tier specialized competitors like the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
- Concerns regarding long-term durability and safety after multiple seasons
Worth knowing
- Users noted a firmer ride quality over uneven road surfaces compared to all-season alternatives.
- The tire maintains solid performance characteristics even as ambient temperatures rise above freezing.
16 published test appearances (9 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2027 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 · 215/65R17
3rd of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: NAF Motor
2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter tire Test · 235/45 R18
8th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 18 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 8th of 18 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 8th of 18 | |
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | 7th of 18 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 7th of 18 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 8th of 18 | |
| Dry Lane Change | 8th of 18 | |
| Ice Handling (tester's mark) | 8th of 18 |
Source: Teknikens Värld
2025 Friction Winter tire Test · 235/60 R18
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 4th of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter tire Test · 235/45 R18
7th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 2nd of 20 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 6th of 20 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 1st of 20 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 20 | |
| Ice Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 20 |
2025 Friction and Studded Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 14 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 14 | |
| Ice Braking | 5th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 14 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 14 | |
| Ice Traction | 5th of 14 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 4th of 14 |
Source: Tekniikan Maailma
2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Exterior Noise | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 4th of 8 |
Source: NAF Motor
2025 Teknikens Värld Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
3rd of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Teknikens Värld
2025 UTAC Ivalo Studless Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
3rd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: UTAC Ivalo
2025 Moottori Studless Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
4th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Moottori
2024 Nordic Friction Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 2nd of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 1st of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
The Best Studded / Friction Winter tires for 2024 · 225/50 R17
6th of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2024 Moottori Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Ice Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 7th of 8 |
Source: Moottori
2024 Aftonbladet Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
6th of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Aftonbladet
2024 Teknikens Värld Big Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
6th of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Teknikens Värld
2023 Studless Friction Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 4th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 5th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 2nd of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2023 Studless vs Studded Snow tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 2nd of 8 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | E in 90% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | B in 52% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 68–73 dB |
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
Reviews from our readers
Drivers who have these tires on their car, in their own words. We check every review before it goes live.
No reviews from our readers yet
Driving on the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3? Tell other drivers how it grips, rides and wears.
Write a review
Thanks! Your review will appear here once we have checked it, usually within a few days.
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 compared
Other tires to consider
Ranked by our Relative score, weighed against how many reviews and tests stand behind it.
Top rated winter tires
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.