Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appear in 24 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Delinte Winter WD1 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, 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 Delinte Winter WD1 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Delinte Winter WD1's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Delinte Winter WD1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 23 |
| Best rank | #6 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 21.3 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 95.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Delinte Winter WD1
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Delinte Winter WD1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 30.0 | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 8.8 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 6.1 633 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.3 231 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.0 for the Delinte Winter WD1.
☀️ Dry: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.
❄️ Snow: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 30.0 for the Delinte Winter WD1.
🧊 Ice: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.
📏 Mileage: Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1.
🔋 Efficiency: Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Delinte Winter WD1 or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Delinte Winter WD1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Delinte Winter WD1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks better than the Delinte Winter WD1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Delinte Winter WD1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Delinte Winter WD1 appears in 1 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 in 23, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →