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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Michelin (91%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 69% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Number of tests
24
31
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
4.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
356
77

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 33 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Dry Handling Objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Dry handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
91%
Dry driving behavior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
94%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Wet Handling Objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Wet safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Wet handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
94%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
91%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
91%
Snow Handling Objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Lateral guidance on snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Snow safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Snow handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Ice
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Ice Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
92%
Fuel Consumption
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Sustainability
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Tyre Weight
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
94%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Other
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Sustanability
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%

Tread pattern comparison

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Michelin ALPIN 6
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2023225/45 R17View

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