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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 review

Strong scores across all disciplines see the Goodyear finish in second place

A superb set of results across all disciplines earned the Goodyear a solid second place. It didn’t win any of the handling and grip tests, but scored multiple second spots and, impressively, was never lower than third place. It also had the lowest rolling resistance, making it the most economical tyre, and had the lowest cabin noise rating into the bargain. 

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On the snow, it almost tied for fastest lap, being only a tenth of a second slower, and it was similarly close in braking and traction, almost within touching distance of the best. It was neat and tidy lapping the snow track, readily adjustable and recovering from slides quickly, with good cornering grip and traction. 

It delivered a similarly impressive set of results in the wet, posting second in the crucial wet braking test, just a half metre off the lead, and ending up in second in curved and third in straight aquaplaning. It demonstrated its cornering grip with second on the wet circle and followed that up with another second on the wet circuit, where it was excellent. It was
as if the track was wider on the Goodyear. 

Capping a fine set of results, it posted second best dry braking distance and was equal second fastest around the demanding handling circuit.

We say…

 “A consistently excellent tyre that delivers great performance in all conditions and is refined and economical.”

Blackcircles.com says…

 “These tyres meet customer expectations, rated 4.4/5. Reviewers like the good dry and wet performance.” 

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3  
Overall99.6% 
Price£111 
Snow braking98.9%3rd
Snow traction99.1%2nd
Snow handling99.9%2nd
Straight aquaplaning89.1%3rd
Curved aquaplaning99.9%2nd
Wet braking98.4%2nd
Wet handling99.3%3rd
Wet circle97.8%2nd
Dry braking97.7%2nd
Dry handling99.6%=2nd
Cabin noise100%1st
Rolling resistance100%1st

Buy the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 from Blackcircles.com...

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