#1 in Winter: Test information available here
Data published in the Goodyear #1 in Winter press release is based on 19 independent European tire tests published between September and November 2025 across multiple tire sizes and patterns, details of which can be found below.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
ADAC: The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 emerged as the ultimate ADAC test champion, ranking 1st out of 31 candidates and earning a “Good” rating in the 225/40 R18 category. ADAC winter tires test 2025, comparing 31 winter tires in the size 225/40 R18, Sept. 2025.
Auto Bild allrad: The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was awarded TEST WINNER and “Exemplary” by Auto Bild allrad in their latest winter tire test. Auto Bild allrad issue 42/2025 comparing 12 winter tires in the size 215/55 R17, Oct. 2025.
Auto Zeitung: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was awarded Test Winner in the latest Auto Zeitung winter tire test. Auto Zeitung issue 22/2025, winter tire test, comparing 10 winter tires in the size 245/45R19, Oct. 2025.
AUTO STRASSENVERKEHR: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was awarded WINNER – BEST IN TEST by AUTO STRASSENVERKEHR in their latest winter tire test. Auto Strassenverkehr issue 22/2025, winter tire test comparing 10 winter tires in the size 215/55R17, Oct. 2025.
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was awarded “Outstanding”, and 2nd place (only 0.1 behind) in latest AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT winter tire test. AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT Issue 20/2025, winter tires test 2025, comparing 10 winter tires in the size 215/55R17, Sept. 2025.
Teknikens Värld: The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was awarded shared 2nd place in the category Central European tires by the Swedish automotive magazine Teknikens Värld. Teknikans Värld, issue 09/2025, studded/non-studded/Central European winter tire test in the size 235/45 R18, Sept 2025.
AUTO EXPRESS: The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was awarded 2nd place and highly recommended in the latest winter tires test by AUTO EXPRESS, with only 0.6% behind 1st place. AUTO EXPRESS issue 09/2025, winter tires test in the size 225/45 R17, Sept 2025
DIE REIFENTESTER: The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was awarded 2nd place and recommendation “Good” in the latest winter tires test by Die Reifentester. Die Reifentester winter tires test in the size 215/55R17, Sept 2025
SPORT AUTO: The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was awarded 3rd place and a "Very Good" rating in the latest sport auto winter tire test. sport auto issue 11/2025, comparing 6 winter tires in the size 275/35 R19, Oct. 2025.
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3
Vi Bilägare: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 was awarded 3rd place in the latest Vi Bilägare non-studded (Nordic friction) tires test in the size 235/60R18. Vi Bilägare issue 13/2025, non-studded (Nordic friction) tire test in the size 235/60R18
Tekniikan Maailma: The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 was awarded 3rd place and 4 stars in the category Nordic friction (non-studded) tires. Tekniikan Maailma, issue 18B/2025, studded and non-studded winter tire test in the size 205/55 R16, 1st Oct. 2025.
Teknikans Värld: The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 was awarded 2nd place in the category Nordic friction (non-studded) tires. Teknikans Värld, issue 09/2025, studded/non-studded/Central European winter tire test in the size 235/45 R18, Sept 2025.
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
Tekniikan Maailma: Goodyear’s UltraGrip Arctic 2 was awarded 2nd place and 4 stars in the category studded tires by the Finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma.Tekniikan Maailma, issue 18B/2025, studded and non-studded winter tire test in the size 205/55 R16, 1st Oct. 2025.
Teknikens Värld: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 was awarded TEST CHAMPION in the category studded tires by the Swedish automotive magazine Teknikens Värld. Teknikans Värld, issue 09/2025, studded/non-studded/Central European winter tire test in the size 235/45 R18, Sept 2025.
Vi Bilägare: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV was awarded 2nd place in the latest Vi Bilägare studded tires test in the size 235/60R18. ViBilägare issue 12/2025, studded tires test in the size 235/60 R 18
Top Manufacturer of the Year – Winter Tires
Goodyear was awarded ‘Top Manufacturer of the Year’ by Auto Bild in the category winter tires.
The prestigious recognition is based on the overall excellent results of the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 in the latest Auto Bild winter tire tests:
| Tire model | Size | Award | Place |
| UltraGrip Performance 3 | 215/55R17 | Exemplary | Test Winner |
| UltraGrip Performance 3 | 235/50R19 | Good | 4th place |
| UltraGrip Performance 3 | 225/40R18 | Exemplary | 5th place |
*) Auto Bild issue 43/2025