Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (2026)

Premium

GoodYear

UltraGrip 9+

R14 – R16

VS

Premium

Michelin

ALPIN 6

6.9

R15 – R20

Also compare with

WinterContact TS 870

UltraGrip Performance+

Blizzak LM-005

Test profile

UltraGrip 9+

ALPIN 6

Number of tests

7

31

Best position

#2

#1

Average position

4.7

4.4

Latest test

2022

2024

Available sizes

37

78

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. the scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry

Confidence

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

89%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Dry braking

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

95%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Dry driving behavior

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

87%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Dry handling

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

89%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Dry handling - objective

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

96%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Dry lane changing

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

80%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Safety

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

89%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Dry steering response

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

70%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Wet

Confidence

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

90%

Aquaplaning - cross

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

76%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

93%

Wet braking

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Wet circle cornering

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

88%

Wet handling

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

94%

Wet handling - objective

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

90%

Wet safety

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

80%

Snow

Confidence

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

98%

Snow acceleration

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

98%

Snow braking

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

95%

Snow cornering

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

96%

Snow handling

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

99%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Snow handling - objective

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Lateral guidance on snow

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

90%

Snow traction

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Ice

Confidence

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

98%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Ice braking

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

96%

Ice lateral guidance

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

91%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Comfort

Confidence

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Comfort

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

90%

Exterior noise

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

99%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Interior noise

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Costs

Confidence

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

94%

Fuel efficiency

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

95%

Mileage

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

81%

Michelin ALPIN 6

100%

Price/value

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

92%

Rolling resistance

GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

100%

Michelin ALPIN 6

88%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Dimension	GoodYear UltraGrip 9+	Michelin ALPIN 6	%
205/55 R16	—	—	—
205/55 R16	—	—	—
205/55 R16	—	—	—
205/55 R16	—	—	—
205/55 R16	—	—	—

Mutual tests available

These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
ADAC	Χειμερινά	2022	185/65 R15	View
Autobild	Χειμερινά	2021	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Χειμερινά	2021	195/65 R15	View
Autobild	Χειμερινά	2021	205/55 R16	View
AutoMotorSport	Χειμερινά	2021	195/55 R16	View
Autoklub ČR	Χειμερινά	2020	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Χειμερινά	2020	205/55 R16	View