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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). 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 63% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (54%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.

#	Michelin ALPIN 6 /63%	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 /95%

Dimensions	R15 - R20	R14 - R22
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Segment

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 265

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 76

Number of tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 31x

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 24x

Best position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 1.

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 1.

Worst position in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 9.

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 13.

Average position in tests

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 2.67

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.35

Year of the last test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 2025

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 2024

Best rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Test winner

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

88%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

83%

Snow braking

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 89%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 87%

Snow traction

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 88%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 86%

Snow handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 84%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 74%

Snow cornering

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 87%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 80%

Dry

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

81%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

76%

Dry braking

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 80%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 76%

Dry handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 84%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 81%

Wet

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

83%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

77%

Wet braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 79%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 88%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 78%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 86%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 76%

Wet handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 88%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 86%

Wet circle cornering

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 85%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 78%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 B

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 B

Comfort

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

86%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

79%

Exterior noise

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 69%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 66%

Comfort

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 80%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 ?

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

74%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

74%

Rolling resistance

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 84%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 79%

Mileage

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 90%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 77%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 C

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

85.7%

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

0%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	2	2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Exemplary	2	2+	1	2+
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Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Name	Points total
Best values in test	392
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: -	356
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Recommended	372
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.6	1.9	2.0	2.3	2.9	1.7	2.0
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2.7	2.5	2.2	2.6	3.4	2.2	2.1
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Good	2.0	2.2	2.0	2.3	3.2	1.7	2.0
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