Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    2026 test data · 37 independent tests

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    Falken Eurowinter HS01 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 Falken Eurowinter HS01 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appear in 37 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 Falken Eurowinter HS01 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.

    How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. 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 Falken Eurowinter HS01 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricFalken Eurowinter HS01Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    SegmentWinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used1423
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank9.35.3
    Latest test20222025
    Tire Lab Score89.195.3

    Tire Lab Score

    89.1
    Very Good · Winter
    95.3
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken Eurowinter HS01Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.1
    152
    Avg rank 4.5
    13179
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.5
    14
    Avg rank 4.3
    5411
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 11.3
    1
    Avg rank 4.7
    1287
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 8.8
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.4
    311
    Avg rank 6.1
    633
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.7
    Avg rank 7.3
    231
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.7
    621
    Avg rank 5.3
    112
    Falken Eurowinter HS01

    💧 Wet: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.1 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 6.5 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    ❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 11.3 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    🧊 Ice: Falken Eurowinter HS01 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 Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 7.4 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 10.7 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 5.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Eurowinter HS01 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 Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken Eurowinter HS01 appears in 14 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 →