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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Goodyear dominates snow; Michelin outlasts everything and stops shorter on dry.

Both the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ and the Michelin ALPIN 6 sit firmly in the premium winter tyre bracket, yet they approach the job from noticeably different angles. The Goodyear is the snow specialist — a tyre that prioritises winter-surface confidence and sports-car agility, earning its 90/100 rating through exceptional performance on white roads. The Michelin, introduced in 2019 and still competitive despite its age, is built around a different promise: balanced all-round safety that lasts, with class-leading mileage and strong dry-road precision. Across 14 mutual tests the two are level at 7 wins apiece — a result that tells you these are genuinely close competitors, with the gap coming down to what you value most in a winter tyre.

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
Good for
Drivers facing heavy snow and alpine conditions Performance car owners wanting sporty winter feel Those needing large rim sizes up to R22 Drivers prioritising aquaplaning resistance
Not ideal for
Drivers prioritising tyre longevity and low wear Those who spend most winter time on dry tarmac Ice-focused driving in extreme cold climates
Michelin ALPIN 6
Good for
High-mileage drivers watching running costs Drivers prioritising dry-road precision and confidence Those wanting balanced all-condition winter safety Buyers for whom longevity justifies the premium
Not ideal for
Drivers in heavy snowfall regions or mountain roads Those needing sizes above R20 Buyers looking for the latest-generation Michelin winter tech

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Number of tests
23
31
3
14
Best position
#1
#1
#4
#1
Average position
3.3
4.4
4.3
3.6
Latest test
2025
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
176
75
99
194

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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
Michelin ALPIN 6
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Verdict

The UltraGrip Performance+ is the tyre for drivers who face genuine winter conditions regularly — deep snow, slushy roads, and cold wet surfaces where aquaplaning is a real risk. Its snow scores are in a different league, real-world owners confirm its winter-surface confidence, and its size range of R15–R22 across 100 dimensions makes it the more flexible fitment choice, especially for larger modern vehicles. The ALPIN 6 earns its place for drivers who prioritise longevity, dry-road precision, and balanced all-weather safety without a strong winter bias. It is older — its successor, the Michelin ALPIN 7, is already on sale — and its 41-size range up to R20 is more limited. But for everyday family car use, commuting, and mixed winter conditions where roads are more often damp than snowbound, the Michelin's mileage lead and dry-road confidence make a strong case. Note that both tyres have been superseded: the Goodyear by the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Michelin by the ALPIN 7 — buyers should check availability and pricing before committing.

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