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Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

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 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraGrip 9 is made in Slovenia and ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Number of tests
17
6
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.6
3.7
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
41
62

Dry

Dry
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Dry braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Michelin ALPIN 7
83%
Dry performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Michelin ALPIN 7
91%
Dry driving behavior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Dry handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%

Wet

Wet
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Michelin ALPIN 7
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Wet braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Wet handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Wet performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%

Snow

Snow
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Snow traction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Michelin ALPIN 7
85%
Snow braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Snow handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
69%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Snow performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
72%
Michelin ALPIN 7
91%
Snow cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
74%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
73%
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Exterior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Interior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%
Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Mileage
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%

Ice

Ice
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Ice braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Ice lateral guidance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%

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