GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2

    2026 test data · 2 independent tests

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    GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the GT-Radial IcePro 3 and Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2 appear in 2 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 GT-Radial IcePro 3 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2 performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, 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 Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial IcePro 3 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise wet

    Test profile

    MetricGT-Radial IcePro 3Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used11
    Best rank#1#3
    Avg rank4.25.3
    Latest test20202017
    Tire Lab Score82.286.1

    Tire Lab Score

    82.2
    Very Good · Nordic Winter
    86.1
    Very Good · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGT-Radial IcePro 3Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.0
    GT-Radial IcePro 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.7
    11
    Avg rank 6.0
    GT-Radial IcePro 3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 7.0
    GT-Radial IcePro 3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.0
    No data
    GT-Radial IcePro 3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.0
    GT-Radial IcePro 3

    💧 Wet: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2

    The Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.5 for the GT-Radial IcePro 3.

    ☀️ Dry: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2

    The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.0 for the Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2.

    ❄️ Snow: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2

    The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.0 for the Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2.

    🧊 Ice: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2

    The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.0 for the Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2

    The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2

    The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.0 for the Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial IcePro 3 or Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial IcePro 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The GT-Radial IcePro 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the GT-Radial IcePro 3 ranks better than the Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    GT-Radial IcePro 3 appears in 1 independent tests, Matador MP 30 Sibir Ice 2 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 →