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    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    2026 test data · 36 independent tests · 11 head-to-head

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    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro 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 HS02 Pro and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appear in 36 tests, 11 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 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 tests.

    How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, 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 HS02 Pro still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro if

    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricFalken EUROWINTER HS02 ProGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    SegmentWinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used1323
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.65.3
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score85.795.3

    Tire Lab Score

    85.7
    Very Good · Winter
    95.3
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken EUROWINTER HS02 ProGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.7
    13
    Avg rank 4.5
    13179
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.8
    223
    Avg rank 4.3
    5411
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 10.4
    31
    Avg rank 4.7
    1287
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 8.8
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.2
    131
    Avg rank 6.1
    633
    Tie
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 19.5
    Avg rank 7.3
    231
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.3
    224
    Avg rank 5.3
    112
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 11 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.7 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.8 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

    ❄️ Snow: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 10.4 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

    🧊 Ice: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro 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 HS02 Pro.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 6.2 and 6.1.

    📏 Mileage: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 19.5 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro appears in 13 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 in 23, with 11 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 →