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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (2026)

9 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (91%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 69% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the UltraGrip Performance+ 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 (83%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 6
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
31
23
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.4
3.3
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
77
185

Performance comparison

Averaged from 9 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Wet Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Wet Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
93%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Dry Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
85%
Dry Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
75%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
73%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
92%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Snow Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
93%
Snow Traction
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
92%
Snow Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
92%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
90%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Ice Braking Abs
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Noise Exterior
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Noise Interior
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%
Ride Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Rolling Resistance
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Mileage
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%

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Tread pattern comparison

Michelin ALPIN 6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Winter
2019215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
TÜVTÜV
Winter
2021225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2020225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/55 R17View

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