84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
5 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip and Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter are within 2 points overall. Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip is stronger on handling and dry. Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter is stronger on comfort.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Eagle UltraGrip leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Eagle UltraGrip | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Eagle UltraGrip | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Eagle UltraGrip | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eagle UltraGrip leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Eagle UltraGrip | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eagle UltraGrip leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Eagle UltraGrip | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip | Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 83 |
| Dry | 84 | 81 |
| Wet | 86 | 87 |
| Snow | – | 88 |
| Comfort | 74 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 76 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 85 |
| Handling | 84 | 79 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip (GW-3) is widely regarded as a durable and reliable winter tire that offers exceptional longevity and consistent performance across varied cold-weather conditions. While some users note that its snow-specific traction is surpassed by newer designs, it remains a highly recommended choice for improving winter mobility in both front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability even on high-torque vehicles
- Significant improvement in winter traction for rear-wheel drive cars
- Quiet operation comparable to premium summer tires
- Consistent performance in cold, wet, and dry conditions
Cons
- Performance in deep snow is considered average compared to modern winter tire designs
- Older tread pattern design compared to current market offerings
- Run-flat variants may have specific handling characteristics that some drivers find less refined
Observations
- Users report excellent results on rear-wheel drive vehicles like BMWs, effectively mitigating typical winter traction issues.
- Front-wheel drive owners, specifically those with high-torque diesel models, report impressive resistance to premature tread wear.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip | B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Goodyear
83
/ 100
Goodyear
Too close to call: Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip and Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter are within 2 points overall. Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip is stronger on handling and dry. Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter is stronger on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter scores 80 vs 74 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip scores 84 vs 79 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip scores 84 vs 81 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter
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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) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.