Nordic Friction Tyre
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3
Drivers doing substantial highway miles who dislike the vague, overly soft steering feel typical of Nordic friction tyres.
4 tyres delivered from577 €Free delivery: Tirendo.fi
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Continental VikingContact 8
Showdown of next-generation Nordic friction tyres: Crisp tarmac handling Goodyear meets whisper-quiet Continental VikingContact 8.
Verdict:
Drivers seeking firm, precise steering and wanting to save roughly 60 € per set should choose Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3. Those prioritizing whisper-quiet EV refinement and lowest energy consumption will find Continental VikingContact 8 worth the premium.
Physical Test Benchmarks on Ice
Emergency braking from 50 km/h on smooth ice. Data: Nordic winter test averages.
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 334.2 m
Continental VikingContact 834.2 m
Goodyear cabin noise69 dBAudible studs
Continental cabin noise68 dBWhisper quiet
Direct Performance & Cost Matrix
| Feature | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 | Continental VikingContact 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tarmac steering response & dry handling | Firm, direct, European-style steering response | Softer, relaxed straight-line tracking |
| Cabin noise & rolling resistance | 69 dB, very quiet friction tyre | 68 dB, class-benchmark silence and low rolling resistance |
| Braking grip on packed snow | Top-tier with advanced Ice Grip polymer compound | Test winner with directional 3D siping architecture |
| Set price 4 tyres delivered (205/55 R16) | Approx. 577 € (Save approx. 59 € per set) | Approx. 636 € |
Nordic Friction Tyre
Continental VikingContact 8
EV drivers and comfort seekers demanding whisper-quiet acoustics (68 dB), low rolling resistance, and supple snow manners.
4 tyres delivered from636 €Free delivery: Renkaatvaihtoon.fi
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