Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tigar Winter 1: 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 Tigar Winter 1 appear in 25 tests, 2 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 Tigar Winter 1 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 Tigar Winter 1 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 Tigar Winter 1's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Tigar Winter 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 23 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #14 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 31.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.3 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Tigar Winter 1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Tigar Winter 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Avg rank 37.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | No data | 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 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 37.0 for the Tigar Winter 1.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 or Tigar Winter 1?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Tigar Winter 1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tigar Winter 1 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 Tigar Winter 1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Tigar Winter 1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appears in 23 independent tests, Tigar Winter 1 in 2, with 2 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 →