Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77

    2026 test data · 34 independent tests

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    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77: 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 Uniroyal MS Plus 77 appear in 34 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 Uniroyal MS Plus 77 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 11 tests.

    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 Uniroyal MS Plus 77 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Uniroyal MS Plus 77's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Uniroyal MS Plus 77
    SegmentPerformance WinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used2311
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.310.5
    Latest test20252021
    Tire Lab Score95.388

    Tire Lab Score

    95.3
    Excellent · Winter
    88
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Uniroyal MS Plus 77Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    13179
    Avg rank 10.7
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.3
    5411
    Avg rank 11.8
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.7
    1287
    Avg rank 9.5
    13
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 8.8
    Avg rank 9.0
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.1
    633
    Avg rank 9.3
    2
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.3
    231
    Avg rank 12.2
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.3
    112
    Avg rank 10.3
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

    💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.7 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 11.8 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 9.5 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 9.0 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 9.3 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 12.2 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Uniroyal MS Plus 77

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 10.3 for the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 or Uniroyal MS Plus 77?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77 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 Uniroyal MS Plus 77.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Uniroyal MS Plus 77.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appears in 23 independent tests, Uniroyal MS Plus 77 in 11.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →