Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7 (2026)

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 (91%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 85% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the ALPIN 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 7 also have B wet ratings.