Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Radar Dimax Winter: 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 Radar Dimax Winter appear in 24 tests, 1 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 23 tests.
How the Radar Dimax Winter performs. It takes the win in ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.
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 Radar Dimax Winter still wins on ice, 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 prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Radar Dimax Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 23 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 13.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.3 | 85.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Radar Dimax Winter
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Radar Dimax Winter | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Avg rank 21.3 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | Avg rank 15.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | Avg rank 5.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 8.8 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Radar Dimax Winter |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 633 | Avg rank 16.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 231 | Avg rank 14.5 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Avg rank 9.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 21.3 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 15.0 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.0 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 16.0 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 14.5 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 9.0 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 or Radar Dimax Winter?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Radar Dimax Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Radar Dimax Winter 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 Radar Dimax Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Radar Dimax Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appears in 23 independent tests, Radar Dimax Winter in 1, with 1 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 →