Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 and Sava Eskimo Ice appear in 7 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Sava Eskimo Ice performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 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 Sava Eskimo Ice is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Sava Eskimo Ice if
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 | Sava Eskimo Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.1 | 9.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.6 | 90.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3
Sava Eskimo Ice
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 | Sava Eskimo Ice | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 132 | Avg rank 11.0 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 11 | Avg rank 10.7 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 412 | Avg rank 10.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 111 | Avg rank 9.8 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.6 211 | Avg rank 4.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 4.0 | Sava Eskimo Ice |
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 11.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 10.7 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.8 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 4.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Sava Eskimo Ice wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 or Sava Eskimo Ice?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 ranks higher on average than the Sava Eskimo Ice.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Eskimo Ice across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 ranks better than the Sava Eskimo Ice.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 appears in 5 independent tests, Sava Eskimo Ice in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
