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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

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%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 63% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Number of tests
24
31
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
4.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
302
76

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
66%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%

Offroad

Offroad
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Ice

Ice
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2023225/45 R17View

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