Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    2026 test data · 24 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Toyo Snowprox S944: 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 Toyo Snowprox S944 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, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 23 tests.

    How the Toyo Snowprox S944 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 Toyo Snowprox S944 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 Toyo Snowprox S944's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Toyo Snowprox S944
    SegmentPerformance WinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used231
    Best rank#1#21
    Avg rank5.331.5
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score95.3

    Tire Lab Score

    95.3
    Excellent · Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Toyo Snowprox S944Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    13179
    Avg rank 35.0
    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 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 35.0 for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 or Toyo Snowprox S944?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Snowprox S944 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 Toyo Snowprox S944.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appears in 23 independent tests, Toyo Snowprox S944 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 →