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

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 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 255/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Alpin PA4 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has B rating.