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1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
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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+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 7 was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 7 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 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 | R15 - 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+ Very good2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Snow acceleration
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry performance
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
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 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | ||
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| Best values in test | 9.1 | 9.8 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.7 | ||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Very good | 8.5 | 8.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 | ||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Outstanding | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.6 | ||
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