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

Premium

GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

VS

ALPIN 6

6.9

R15 – R20

9 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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Test profile

UltraGrip Performance+

ALPIN 6

Number of tests

23

31

Best position

#1

Average position

3.3

4.4

Latest test

2025

2024

Available sizes

185

78

Performance comparison

Averaged from 9 tests

Wet performance

Confidence

86%

GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

82%

Michelin

ALPIN 6

Wet braking

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

81%

Michelin ALPIN 6

84%

Wet handling

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

89%

Michelin ALPIN 6

87%

Wet circle cornering

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

83%

Michelin ALPIN 6

82%

Aquaplaning longitudinal

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

86%

Michelin ALPIN 6

83%

Aquaplaning cross

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

93%

Michelin ALPIN 6

76%

Dry performance

Confidence

79%

GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

86%

Michelin

ALPIN 6

Dry braking

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

85%

Michelin ALPIN 6

90%

Dry handling

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

82%

Michelin ALPIN 6

87%

Dry lane change

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

75%

Michelin ALPIN 6

85%

Dry steering reaction

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

73%

Michelin ALPIN 6

83%

Snow performance

Confidence

92%

GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

77%

Michelin

ALPIN 6

Snow braking

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

93%

Michelin ALPIN 6

77%

Snow traction

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

92%

Michelin ALPIN 6

82%

Snow handling

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

92%

Michelin ALPIN 6

78%

Snow circle cornering

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

90%

Michelin ALPIN 6

72%

Ice performance

Confidence

87%

GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

86%

Michelin

ALPIN 6

Ice braking abs

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

87%

Michelin ALPIN 6

85%

Ice lateral guidance

Michelin ALPIN 6

87%

Comfort & noise

Confidence

87%

GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

80%

Michelin

ALPIN 6

Noise exterior

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

82%

Michelin ALPIN 6

74%

Noise interior

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

95%

Michelin ALPIN 6

85%

Ride comfort

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

84%

Michelin ALPIN 6

82%

Economy

Confidence

80%

GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

90%

Michelin

ALPIN 6

Rolling resistance

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

80%

Michelin ALPIN 6

82%

Mileage

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

79%

Michelin ALPIN 6

98%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

Michelin ALPIN 6

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Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autoexpress	Χειμερινά	2020	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Χειμερινά	2022	215/55 R17	View
Automotorsport	Χειμερινά	2019	215/55 R17	View
ADAC	Χειμερινά	2022	215/60 R16	View
Autobild	Χειμερινά	2019	225/45 R17	View
TÜV	Χειμερινά	2021	225/45 R17	View
ADAC	Χειμερινά	2021	225/50 R17	View
AutoMotorSport	Χειμερινά	2020	225/50 R17	View
Autobild	Χειμερινά	2020	225/55 R17	View