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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than GoodYear (75%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 95% of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 62% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has A wet grip rating, whereas 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating. We also know where Pilot Sport 4 S is made - United States.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
10
24
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.1
2.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
195
302

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%

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