Tests 89 · 35 tests Owners 82 · 15 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 51 in 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! (wet braking)
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Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 vs Michelin Alpin 5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 35 + 3 road tests and 15 + 33 owner reviews. How we score
Ultra Grip Performance 3 is ahead, 85–77
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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81
Dry
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +873Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 28 / 3 tests 81 70 Reviews found online 80 77 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 81.3 + 40% × 80.2 = 81
Alpin 5: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 76.5 = 73
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93
Wet
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1182Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 3 tests 98 80 Reviews found online 86 87 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 97.6 + 40% × 85.7 = 93
Alpin 5: 60% × 79.5 + 40% × 86.6 = 82
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83
Snow
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1073Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / 3 tests 84 69 Reviews found online 81 79 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 84.3 + 40% × 81.1 = 83
Alpin 5: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 78.6 = 73
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89
Comfort
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1376Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 100 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 81 79 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 40% × 100 + 60% × 80.9 = 89
Alpin 5: 40% × 70.7 (est.) + 60% × 78.8 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Alpin 5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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78
Noise
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1662Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 24 / 3 tests 85 60 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 85.2 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 78
Alpin 5: 60% × 59.6 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 62
No owner ratings of noise for Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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87
Treadwear
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +483Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 2 tests 90 83 Reviews found online 83 83 Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 89.6 + 40% × 82.6 = 87
Alpin 5: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 83.1 = 83
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81
Handling (owners)
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +477Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 5 Reviews found online 81 77 -
70
Efficiency
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +1159Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 3 tests 70 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | 77 |
| Dry | 81 | 73 |
| Wet | 93 | 82 |
| Snow | 83 | 73 |
| Comfort | 89 | 76 |
| Noise | 78 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 83 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 77 |
| Efficiency | 70 | 59 |
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Headline score
85
/ 100
Ultra Grip Performance 3
77
/ 100
Alpin 5
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Ultra Grip Performance 3 | Alpin 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #16/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #12/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 95% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #7/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 92% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #12/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 95% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #18/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 95% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 100% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 96% #7/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 76% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 83% #7/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 68% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #15/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | #13/20 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 60% #15/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | #2/11 2019 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ultra Grip Performance 3
Pros
- Exceptional grip and predictable handling in snow and slush
- High level of ride comfort with a quiet, smooth rolling experience
- Strong wet and dry braking performance with good aquaplaning resistance
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some budget or mid-range alternatives
- Softer sidewalls can result in reduced steering feedback and minor twist during aggressive cornering
- Lateral grip may feel less suited for extremely fast driving in milder temperatures
Tire B Alpin 5
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow and winter conditions
- Outstanding wet-weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
- High ride comfort and remarkably low noise levels for a winter tire
Cons
- Soft rubber compound struggles in warm temperatures (above 20°C–25°C), causing cornering smear
- Soft sidewalls reduce precision during aggressive dry handling
- Potential increase in noise and hardening of the rubber compound after 3 years of use
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 | B · Michelin Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 172 | 17 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 13 | 13 |
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
77
/ 100
Michelin Alpin 5
Winner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 — better noise, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 78 vs 62 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 89 vs 76 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 93 vs 82 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 70 vs 59 on efficiency.
Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
Tire B · Michelin Alpin 5
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Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 5?
Which is better in the wet, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 5?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 93 vs 82 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 5?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 81 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 5?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 83 vs 73 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 5?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 78 vs 62 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 5?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 89 vs 76 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 5?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 87 vs 83 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 5?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 70 vs 59 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology