Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP: 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 Tristar Snowpower UHP 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, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 23 tests.
How the Tristar Snowpower UHP performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, 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 Tristar Snowpower UHP still wins on dry, 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 snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Tristar Snowpower UHP |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 23 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.3 | 82.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Tristar Snowpower UHP
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Tristar Snowpower UHP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Tristar Snowpower UHP |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | Avg rank 10.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 8.8 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 633 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Tristar Snowpower UHP |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 231 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Avg rank 5.0 | Tristar Snowpower UHP |
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.5 for the Tristar Snowpower UHP.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Tristar Snowpower UHP wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 10.0 for the Tristar Snowpower UHP.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to no data for the Tristar Snowpower UHP.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Tristar Snowpower UHP wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.1 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Tristar Snowpower UHP.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Tristar Snowpower UHP wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 or Tristar Snowpower UHP?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Tristar Snowpower UHP.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Tristar Snowpower UHP averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Tristar Snowpower UHP ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Tristar Snowpower UHP.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appears in 23 independent tests, Tristar Snowpower UHP in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →