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 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C wet grip rating, whereas 62% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
UltraGrip 9 is made in Slovenia and
Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States.
