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Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Goodyear UltraGrip 9Premium
GoodyearGoodyear

UltraGrip 9

R14 – R16
Falken e.ZiexUpper-middle
FalkenFalken

e.Ziex

9.0
R15 – R21
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Efficientgrip Performance 2

8.8
R15 – R21
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVPremium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

9.3
R17 – R23
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Test Profile

Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Falken
e.Ziex
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Number of tests
17
3
4
7
Best position
#1
#2
#2
#1
Average position
3.6
3.7
3.3
2.4
Latest test
2020
2025
2026
2025
Available sizes
41
36
40
137

Dry

Dry
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
86%
Dry braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
84%
Dry performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Dry driving behavior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%
Dry handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
91%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
95%
Dry steering response
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
80%

Wet

Wet
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
88%
Wet braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
90%
Wet handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
94%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
91%
Wet performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%

Snow

Snow
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Snow traction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Snow braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Snow handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
69%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
73%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
63%
Exterior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
71%
Interior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
72%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
64%
Mileage
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
60%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
66%

Ice

Ice
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%

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