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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip 9+

R14 – R16
VS
Michelin ALPIN 7Premium
MichelinMichelin

ALPIN 7

8.3
R15 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Michelin (89%). The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 7 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Number of tests
7
6
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
4.7
3.7
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
36
62

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
81%
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
88%
Michelin ALPIN 7
85%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
87%
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
78%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
87%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
76%
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
70%
Michelin ALPIN 7
83%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Dry driving behavior
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%
Dry performance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
67%
Michelin ALPIN 7
91%

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
85%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
76%
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
93%
Michelin ALPIN 7
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
87%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
88%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
90%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
76%
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
74%
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
89%
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
77%
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
80%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%

Ice

Ice
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
81%
Ice braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
85%

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