Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 (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+ was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 255/35 R19 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance+ and the Pilot Alpin PA4 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 90% of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 has C rating.