Tests 77 · 13 tests Owners 65 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in The BEST Studded Tyres for 2025 (fuel consumption)
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Continental IceContact 3 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip Performance+ is ahead, 77–70
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Tests 77 · 11 tests Owners 77 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (straight aqua)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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73
Dry
IceContact 3 +172Why this score
Source IceContact 3 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 75 72 Reviews found online 69 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 70% 95% -
70
Wet
UltraGrip Performance+ +1585Why this score
Source IceContact 3 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 72 87 Reviews found online 67 82 Wet Braking (% of best) 80% 92% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 100% -
79
Snow
UltraGrip Performance+ +382Why this score
Source IceContact 3 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 84 84 Reviews found online 73 78 Snow Braking (% of best) 99% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) 100% 100% -
82
Comfort
IceContact 3 +874Why this score
Source IceContact 3 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 97 72 Reviews found online 60 77 -
69
Noise
IceContact 3 +960Why this score
Source IceContact 3 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 71 57 -
59
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +1675Why this score
Source IceContact 3 UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 54 76 -
70
Handling
UltraGrip Performance+ +1080Why this score
Source IceContact 3 UltraGrip Performance+ Reviews found online 70 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental IceContact 3 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 77 |
| Dry | 73 | 72 |
| Wet | 70 | 85 |
| Snow | 79 | 82 |
| Comfort | 82 | 74 |
| Noise | 69 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 75 |
| Handling | 70 | 80 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
IceContact 3
77
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | IceContact 3 | UltraGrip Performance+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 70% #12/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | −24.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 70% #10/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 81% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −11.4 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 100% #1/8 · The BEST Studded Tyres for 2025 | 98% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 89% #6/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | −8.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #2/8 · 2021 Nordic Studded Winter Tyre Test | 97% #10/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 79% #6/8 · 2022 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 50% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +29.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/8 · 2024 Studded Tyre Test | 17% #6/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #8/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 98% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/8 · 2024 Studded Tyre Test | 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #2/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 100% #2/10 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 82% #10/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −17.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 100% #1/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test | 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 40% #7/8 · 2019 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −40.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 90% #6/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 60% #6/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | 100% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −40.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 80% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 92% #8/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −12.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A IceContact 3
Pros
- Exceptional grip and braking performance on packed snow and ice
- Predictable handling in severe winter conditions
- Strong performance on lake ice tracks
Cons
- Premature stud wear or loss reported after moderate mileage
- Potential for reduced stability in deeper snow (4-5 cm) depending on tire width
- Unpredictable handling characteristics when paired with certain electronic stability control systems
Tire B UltraGrip Performance+
Pros
- Exceptional wet grip and low risk of aquaplaning
- Outstanding traction and lateral grip on snow
- Comfortable ride quality with manageable noise levels
Cons
- Mixed feedback regarding noise, with some users reporting a noticeable roar or sizzling sound on fast curves
- Average performance on pure ice compared to specialized ice tires
- Faster rear-axle tread wear reported on high-powered rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicles
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental IceContact 3 | B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Continental IceContact 3
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better treadwear, wet and handling. Pick the Continental IceContact 3 if noise and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 75 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 85 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 80 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Continental IceContact 3 scores 69 vs 60 on noise.
Tire A · Continental IceContact 3
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.