Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 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 Vredestein Wintrac Pro appear in 55 tests, 10 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, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 23 tests.
How the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performs. It takes the win in ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 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 Vredestein Wintrac Pro still wins on ice, 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 dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 23 | 32 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.3 | 90.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Avg rank 6.1 7912 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | Avg rank 5.4 357 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | Avg rank 6.6 5106 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 8.8 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 633 | Avg rank 6.4 424 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 231 | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Avg rank 3.7 545 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 10 independent tests:
- 20242024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.1 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.6 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 8.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 6.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 11.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 or Vredestein Wintrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro 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 Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appears in 23 independent tests, Vredestein Wintrac Pro in 32, with 10 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 →