Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 review
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 is widely praised for its exceptional ride comfort and low noise levels, positioning it as a refined option in the Nordic friction tire segment. While it delivers reliable performance on snow and wet surfaces, users note that it falls slightly short of specialized competitors in pure ice traction and exhibits concerningly rapid tread wear.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 is widely praised for its exceptional ride comfort and low noise levels, positioning it as a refined option in the Nordic friction tire segment. While it delivers reliable performance on snow and wet surfaces, users note that it falls slightly short of specialized competitors in pure ice traction and exhibits concerningly rapid tread wear.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise
- Predictable and reliable handling on snow
- Strong performance on wet surfaces
- Competitive pricing compared to premium alternatives
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and premature loss of tread depth
- Inferior ice grip compared to top-tier specialized competitors like the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
- Concerns regarding long-term durability and safety after multiple seasons
Worth knowing
- Users noted a firmer ride quality over uneven road surfaces compared to all-season alternatives.
- The tire maintains solid performance characteristics even as ambient temperatures rise above freezing.
8 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
The Best Snow tires for 2025/26 · 205/55 R16
2nd of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 5 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Ice Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 5 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 5 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 5 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 5 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 5 | |
| Ice Traction | 3rd of 5 |
2025 Friction Winter tire Test · 235/60 R18
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 4th of 8 |
2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter tire Test · 235/45 R18
7th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2025 Friction and Studded Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 14 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 14 | |
| Ice Braking | 5th of 14 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3rd of 14 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1st of 14 | |
| Ice Traction | 5th of 14 | |
| Subj. Noise | 4th of 14 |
2024 Nordic Friction Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 1st of 8 |
The Best Studded / Friction Winter tires for 2024 · 225/50 R17
6th of 17
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2023 Studless Friction Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 4th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 5th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 2nd of 8 |
2023 Studless vs Studded Snow tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 2nd of 8 |