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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than GoodYear (85%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 85% compared to 67% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.

#	Michelin ALPIN 6 /67%	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ /85%

Dimensions	R15 - R20	R15 - R22
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Segment

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Premium

Number of sizes available

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 177

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 72

Number of tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 31x

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 22x

Best position in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 1.

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 1.

Worst position in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 8.

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 13.

Average position in tests

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 3.32

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.35

Year of the last test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 2024

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 2023

Best rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Very good

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+

92%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

79%

Snow braking

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 93%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 78%

Snow traction

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 91%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

Snow handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 92%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 82%

Snow cornering

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 88%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 71%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

84%

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+

78%

Dry braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 91%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 88%

Dry handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 87%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 82%

Dry lane changing

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 75%

Dry steering response

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 73%

Wet

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+

87%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

82%

Wet braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 80%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 96%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 87%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

Wet handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 88%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 89%

Wet circle cornering

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 83%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 81%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ B

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 B

Comfort

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+

88%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

82%

Exterior noise

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 83%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

Comfort

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 85%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

Interior noise

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 95%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 72 dB

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

82%

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+

75%

Rolling resistance

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 81%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 79%

Mileage

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 97%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 79%

Price/value

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 69%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 68%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ C

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

85%

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+

84.3%

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Mutual tests

ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 205/60 R16

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	2	2.1
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2	2.3
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Good	2.4	2.3
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,8	2,0
Michelin ALPIN 6 Rating: Good	1,8	2,3
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Good	2,1	2,3
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Michelin Alpin 6	34,1	26,4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	35,5	25,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+	2+
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+	2+
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Exemplary	2	2	1-	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	2,0	1,8	1,4	1,8	1,5	2,7	1,5
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,4	2,0	2,4	1,9	2,6	2,8	2,0
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Good	2,5	2,5	1,4	2,2	2,0	2,8	2,5
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,3	2,1	2,4	2,2	3,1	1,5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Good	2,5	2,5	2,2	2,5	3,0	2,5
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TÜV Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance
Best values in test	1102	301,21	501,21	202,4	109,6
Michelin Alpin 6	1050	283,86	480,06	194,2	91,6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	1083	299,7	493,1	195	95,2
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	101,6	299,9	299,9	100	101,1	100,7
Michelin Alpin 6	98,4	291,9	295,4	96,2	87,6	98,8
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	98,1	298,5	282,5	93,7	87,5	99,7
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	1
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ACE Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	200	67	48	60	18	9
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Recommended	185	67	46	45	16	4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Recommended	193	66	44	53	18	7
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,5	8,7	9,9	10	9
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Very good	8,2	8,7	6,9	9	9
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Good	7,6	7,8	8,4	8	8
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