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Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Michelin (91%). The first tyre test of Michelin Alpin A4 was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin Alpin A4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 55% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

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

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

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