Falken EUROWINTER HS02 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 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appear in 27 tests, 3 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 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, 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 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 23 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.6 | 95.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken EUROWINTER HS02
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.9 1 | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.8 2 | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 13.1 | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 8.8 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 1 | Avg rank 6.1 633 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.3 | Avg rank 7.3 231 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.3 | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.9 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
☀️ Dry: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.8 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
❄️ Snow: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 13.1 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
🧊 Ice: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 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 HS02.
📏 Mileage: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.3 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken EUROWINTER HS02 or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 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 HS02.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 appears in 4 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 in 23, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
Also compare
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs…
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs…
Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →