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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

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 91% of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C rating.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Number of tests
24
7
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
2.0
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
302
118

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
72%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Wet performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%
Snow performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Lateral guidance on snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Dry performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
81%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
67%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
66%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
70%

Offroad

Offroad
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

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Mutual Tests Available
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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Winter
2023255/45 R20View

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