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Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 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%). The first tyre test of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was done in 2015, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C wet grip rating, whereas 96% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has A rating. We also know where UltraGrip 9 is made - Slovenia.

Test Profile

Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
17
14
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.6
3.4
Latest test
2020
2026
Available sizes
41
70

Dry

Dry
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Dry driving behavior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Dry performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Dry handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
91%

Wet

Wet
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Wet handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Wet performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%

Snow

Snow
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Snow traction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Snow handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
69%
Snow braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Snow performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Exterior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%
Interior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Mileage
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Price/value
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%

Ice

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

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