Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    2026 test data · 24 independent tests

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    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Seiberling Seilberling 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 Seiberling Seilberling Winter 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 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 Seiberling Seilberling Winter performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Seiberling Seilberling Winter are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Seiberling Seilberling Winter's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Seiberling Seilberling Winter
    SegmentPerformance WinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used231
    Best rank#1#17
    Avg rank5.326.5
    Latest test20252019
    Tire Lab Score95.3

    Tire Lab Score

    95.3
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Seiberling Seilberling WinterWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    13179
    Avg rank 30.0
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.3
    5411
    No data
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.7
    1287
    Avg rank 27.0
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 8.8
    No data
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.1
    633
    No data
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.3
    231
    No data
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.3
    112
    No data
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 30.0 for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 27.0 for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to no data for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to no data for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Seiberling Seilberling Winter

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to no data for the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 or Seiberling Seilberling Winter?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Seiberling Seilberling 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 Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Seiberling Seilberling Winter.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appears in 23 independent tests, Seiberling Seilberling Winter in 1.

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