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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Michelin Alpin A4 (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%). The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2015 when was the Michelin Alpin A4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Michelin Alpin A4 has C rating.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Michelin
Alpin A4
Number of tests
24
5
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.7
4.4
Latest test
2025
2019
Available sizes
356
42

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 2 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Michelin Alpin A4
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
94%
Michelin Alpin A4
95%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Michelin Alpin A4
95%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Michelin Alpin A4
95%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Michelin Alpin A4
94%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Michelin Alpin A4
92%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin Alpin A4
95%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%

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