Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Nokian Snowproof 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Nokian Snowproof 2 appear in 26 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 23 tests.
How the Nokian Snowproof 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 3 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 Nokian Snowproof 2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Nokian Snowproof 2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 23 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.3 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Nokian Snowproof 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | Avg rank 9.2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 8.8 | Avg rank 12.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 633 | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 231 | Avg rank 7.5 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Avg rank 7.5 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.1 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.7 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 9.2 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 12.0 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 6.6 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 7.5 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.5 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 or Nokian Snowproof 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Snowproof 2 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 Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian Snowproof 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appears in 23 independent tests, Nokian Snowproof 2 in 3, with 3 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 →