BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appear in 24 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the BFGoodrich G Force Stud performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 1 test.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 23 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The BFGoodrich G Force Stud still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich G Force Stud | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 23 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | 95.3 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich G Force Stud
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich G Force Stud | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 8.8 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 6.1 633 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.3 231 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.1 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich G Force Stud or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich G Force Stud appears in 1 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 in 23.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →