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Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Michelin Alpin 5

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%). But when it comes to comparing Goodyear UltraGrip 9 and Michelin Alpin 5, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the UltraGrip 9 and the Alpin 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Michelin Alpin 5 has B rating. We also know where UltraGrip 9 is made - Slovenia.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2018 195/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2017 195/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Wet Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Michelin Alpin 5
73%
Wet Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Michelin Alpin 5
78%
Wet Circle Cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Michelin Alpin 5
86%
Aquaplaning Cross
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Best in category: Falken EuroWinter HS01 (86.4%)
Dry Performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Dry Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Dry Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Best in category: Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 (87.3%)
Snow Performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
90%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Michelin Alpin 5
72%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Snow Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
93%
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (97.0%)
Snow Traction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Snow Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
90%
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (97.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (97.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR D4 (93.8%)
Ice Performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
83%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Ice Braking Abs
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Best in category: ESA-Tecar Super Grip 9 (87.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Michelin Alpin 5
74%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Noise Exterior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Michelin Alpin 5
64%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Michelin Alpin 5
70%
Ride Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Best in category: Falken EuroWinter HS01 (88.0%)
Economy
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Rolling Resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (100.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Michelin Alpin 5
74%
Best: Laufenn I Fit LW31 (92.0%)
Mileage
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%
Michelin Alpin 5
94%
Best in category: Laufenn I Fit LW31 (90.5%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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