Continental WinterContact TS 860 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 Continental WinterContact TS 860 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appear in 33 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 Continental WinterContact TS 860 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 10 tests.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performs. It takes the win in dry, 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Continental WinterContact TS 860 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 snow
- You prioritise ice
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 860 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 10 | 23 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91 | 95.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 860 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.3 74 | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.4 531 | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 452 | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Avg rank 8.8 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 32 | Avg rank 6.1 633 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.7 1 | Avg rank 7.3 231 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.4 1 | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.4 for the Continental WinterContact TS 860.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.1 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 7.7 for the Continental WinterContact TS 860.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 9.4 for the Continental WinterContact TS 860.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 860 or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental WinterContact TS 860 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 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 Continental WinterContact TS 860.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 860 appears in 10 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 →