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Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 vs. Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 (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%). But when it comes to comparing Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 and Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 235/60 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 and the Latitude Alpin LA2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 has C rating.

Test Profile

Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
Michelin
Latitude Alpin LA2
Number of tests
7
4
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
4.3
Latest test
2021
2018
Available sizes
52
52

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 SUV Gen-1
90%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
97%
Dry braking
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
94%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
92%
Dry handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
93%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
98%
Safety
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
84%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
97%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
100%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
92%
Wet braking
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
93%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
100%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
100%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
97%
Wet handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
96%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
100%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
100%
Wet safety
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
95%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
100%
Snow
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
95%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
100%
Snow braking
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
93%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
100%
Snow cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
100%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
100%
Snow handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
93%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
100%
Snow traction
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
100%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
90%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
96%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
98%
Exterior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
100%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
100%
Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
92%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
95%
Costs
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
89%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
77%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
89%
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
77%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018235/60 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016255/55 R18View

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