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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Michelin Primacy 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%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 86% of the Michelin Primacy 5. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
24
5
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
4.8
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
302
158

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Wet performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
71%

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
61%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Michelin Primacy 5
62%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
64%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%

Offroad

Offroad
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Ice

Ice
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
23%

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