Dunlop Winter Sport 5 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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appear in 49 tests, 8 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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 tests.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise ice
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 26 | 23 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 95.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.4 | Avg rank 8.8 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Avg rank 6.1 633 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 14 | Avg rank 7.3 231 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 8 independent tests:
- 20252025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test
- 20232023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 10.1 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.3 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 8.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 8.3 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 11.2 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 in 23, with 8 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 →