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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 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 GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 84% of the Michelin Primacy 5. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 5 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A wet grip rating, whereas 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 5
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
3
24
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.7
2.7
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
126
302

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry performance
Michelin Primacy 5
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Wet performance
Michelin Primacy 5
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%

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