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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Energy vs. Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (2026)

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 EnergyPremium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5 Energy

R18 – R21
VS
Goodyear UltraGrip 9Premium
GoodyearGoodyear

UltraGrip 9

R14 – R16
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Goodyear (82%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Energy and Goodyear UltraGrip 9, the rating is the same - 0%. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Energy has A wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5 Energy
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Number of tests
—
17
Best position
—
#1
Average position
—
3.6
Latest test
—
2020
Available sizes
27
41

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Dry braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Dry performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Dry driving behavior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Dry handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Wet
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Wet braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Wet handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Wet performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Snow
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Snow traction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Snow braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Snow handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
69%
Snow performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
72%
Comfort
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
73%
Exterior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Interior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Costs
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Mileage
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Ice
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Ice braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Ice lateral guidance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%

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