The Ultimate Winter Tire: Goodyear’s UltraGrip Ice 3

If you’re looking for the perfect winter tire, Goodyear’s UltraGrip Ice 3 might just be the one for you. This new Nordic friction tire is designed specifically for the harsh winter conditions in the Nordic region, and it’s been making waves in recent tire tests. In fact, it’s been raking in the top positions in multiple Nordic magazine tire tests, and it’s not hard to see why.

Finnish Moottori recently conducted a winter tire evaluation, pitting four premium non-studded Nordic winter tires against four budget studded tires. The UltraGrip Ice 3 came out on top, securing the highest score of all eight tires tested and earning the title of Test Winner. According to Moottori, the UltraGrip Ice 3 has significantly improved in ice performance compared to its predecessor, and it’s been praised for its excellent grip on ice and snow. On top of that, it excelled in wet handling, with the editors describing it as safe and easy to drive in wet conditions.

The success story continued in the winter tire test conducted by Tekniikan Maailma, where the UltraGrip Ice 3 shared first place among the nine Nordic friction tires tested. The magazine highlighted its exceptional performance in ice handling, ice braking, and snow braking. The experts at Tekniikan Maailma awarded the tire top scores for braking and acceleration on snow, and they noted that Goodyear’s grip on ice is on par with the best friction tires. They also emphasized the tire’s balanced properties in all conditions and its low noise level.

In Vi Bilägare’s test of non-studded Nordic winter tires, the UltraGrip Ice 3 secured the second position overall. The Swedish automotive publication praised the tire’s excellent balanced performance in diverse winter conditions, stating that it is the best choice for those who drive primarily on asphalt but still demand good grip on ice and snow.

The UltraGrip Ice 3 also claimed the second spot among Nordic non-studded tires in the test conducted by the Swedish publication Teknikens Värld. The magazine praised the tire’s balanced performance, particularly noting its ability to combine winter grip with decent aquaplaning characteristics. It also excelled in the famous moose-test.

But Goodyear’s success doesn’t stop there. The studded tire UltraGrip Arctic 2 and the new Middle European non-studded tire UltraGrip Performance 3 were both crowned “Best in Test” in their respective categories.

What sets Goodyear’s winter tires apart is the range of technologies incorporated to give them exceptional performance. These include ice grip technology, which enables better ice contact thanks to a softer compound compared to its predecessor; ice handling+ technology, which delivers better ice handling performance even on heavier vehicles due to improved design and increased contact area; and braking technology that helps optimize the tread design with a larger number of block edges and higher sipe density for better acceleration and braking.