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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Petlas Snowmaster W651 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
Petlas Snowmaster W651Budget
PetlasPetlas

Snowmaster W651

1.4
R15 – R18
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
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Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Petlas
Snowmaster W651
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
24
6
21
Best position
#1
#9
#1
Average position
2.7
38.0
1.7
Latest test
2025
2023
2025
Available sizes
302
11
133

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Lateral guidance on snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
37%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
43%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
33%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
4%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Wet performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
63%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
44%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%

Offroad

Offroad
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%

Ice

Ice
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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