Fulda Kristall Montero 3 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 Fulda Kristall Montero 3 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appear in 24 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 Fulda Kristall Montero 3 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performs. It takes the win in dry, 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 23 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89 | 95.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Fulda Kristall Montero 3
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 8.8 | Fulda Kristall Montero 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 | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
💧 Wet: Fulda Kristall Montero 3 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
☀️ Dry: Fulda Kristall Montero 3 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.0 for the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
❄️ Snow: Fulda Kristall Montero 3 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🧊 Ice: Fulda Kristall Montero 3 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Fulda Kristall Montero 3 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 Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
📏 Mileage: Fulda Kristall Montero 3 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 Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Fulda Kristall Montero 3 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 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 Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Fulda Kristall Montero 3 appears in 1 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 →
