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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 (2026)

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R23
VS
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Alpin PA4

R17 – R21
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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 Pilot Alpin PA4 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 90% of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 has C rating.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Michelin
Pilot Alpin PA4
Number of tests
24
7
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.7
3.6
Latest test
2025
2019
Available sizes
356
116

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 3 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
89%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
98%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
96%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
98%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
95%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
97%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
99%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
98%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
98%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
98%

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