Segment
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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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 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 7 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 7 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 7 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (54%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 7 is made - Spain/Germany.
| # | Michelin ALPIN 7
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R14 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Michelin ALPIN 7 3.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Test winner2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Recommended
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
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| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 788 | ||||||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Good | 770 | ||||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Good | 784 | ||||||
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