Gislaved Nord Frost 200 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appear in 26 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200 performs. It takes the win in ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200 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 noise / comfort
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 23 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.3 | 95.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.7 11 | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | Tie |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 8.8 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 6.1 633 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.3 231 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
💧 Wet: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.0 for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
☀️ Dry: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.7 for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
❄️ Snow: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Both tires perform similarly in snow, with average ranks of 4.7 and 4.7.
🧊 Ice: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.1 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
📏 Mileage: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
🔋 Efficiency: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.0 for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Gislaved Nord Frost 200 or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Gislaved Nord Frost 200 appears in 3 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 →