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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (2026)

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Alpin PA4

R17 – R21
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R23
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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 (91%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 55% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Alpin PA4
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
7
24
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
3.6
2.7
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
116
356

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 3 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Snow braking
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Snow cornering
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Snow handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Snow traction
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%

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