Tests 89 · 33 tests Owners 80 · 13 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 7 — 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 33 + 12 road tests and 13 + 11 owner reviews. How we score
Ultra Grip Performance 3 leads, 85–81 Narrow edge
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Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 11 tests that measured dry braking for both, Ultra Grip Performance 3 won 8 and Alpin 7 won 2 (average 98% vs 96% of the best).
- In 11 tests that measured wet braking for both, Ultra Grip Performance 3 won 7 and Alpin 7 won 3 (average 96% vs 95% of the best).
- In 10 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Ultra Grip Performance 3 won 7 and Alpin 7 won 3 (average 95% vs 93% of the best).
- In 10 tests that measured snow braking for both, Ultra Grip Performance 3 won 6 and Alpin 7 won 3 (average 98% vs 97% of the best).
- In 9 tests that measured snow traction for both, Ultra Grip Performance 3 won 5 and Alpin 7 won 4 (average 98% vs 97% of the best).
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81
Dry
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +477Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 12 tests 82 76 Reviews found online 79 80 Dry Braking (% of best) · 11 shared tests · wins 8–2 98% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–3 99% 99% Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 93% 89% Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 81.7 + 40% × 79.2 = 81
Alpin 7: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 79.5 = 77
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92
Wet
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +686Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 33 / 12 tests 97 86 Reviews found online 84 85 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 6–2 90% 85% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 10 shared tests · wins 7–3 95% 93% Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 91% 88% Wet Braking (% of best) · 11 shared tests · wins 7–3 96% 95% Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 94% 94% Wet Circle (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 99% 98% Wet Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 7–0 99% 97% Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 97.2 + 40% × 83.5 = 92
Alpin 7: 60% × 86.2 + 40% × 84.6 = 86
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83
Snow
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +281Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 12 tests 84 82 Reviews found online 80 78 Ice Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 87% 97% Snow Braking (% of best) · 10 shared tests · wins 6–3 98% 97% Snow Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 5–2 99% 98% Snow Slalom (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 97% Snow Traction (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 5–4 98% 97% Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 100% 86% Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 84.3 + 40% × 80.1 = 83
Alpin 7: 60% × 82.2 + 40% × 78.2 = 81
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87
Comfort
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +978Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests 100 72 Reviews found online 79 83 Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 100% 79% Ultra Grip Performance 3: 40% × 100 + 60% × 78.8 = 87
Alpin 7: 40% × 71.8 + 60% × 82.5 = 78
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77
Noise
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +572Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 9 tests 84 75 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 5–3 99% 99% Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 83.6 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 77
Alpin 7: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 72
No owner ratings of noise for Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 7. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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86
Treadwear
Ultra Grip Performance 3 +284Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 3 tests 90 82 Reviews found online 80 86 Abrasion (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 85% 76% Wear (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 90% 87% Ultra Grip Performance 3: 60% × 90.3 + 40% × 80.1 = 86
Alpin 7: 60% × 82.4 + 40% × 86.4 = 84
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79
Handling (owners)
Alpin 7 +180Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 7 Reviews found online 79 80 -
70
Efficiency
Alpin 7 +1787Why this score
Source Ultra Grip Performance 3 Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 11 tests 70 87 Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–0 95% 95% Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 0–8 87% 97%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
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| Relative Score | 85 | 81 |
| Dry | 81 | 77 |
| Wet | 92 | 86 |
| Snow | 83 | 81 |
| Comfort | 87 | 78 |
| Noise | 77 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 84 |
| Handling (owners) | 79 | 80 |
| Efficiency | 70 | 87 |
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Headline score
85
/ 100
Ultra Grip Performance 3
81
/ 100
Alpin 7
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.
In the overall rankings of 11 tests that ran both, Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 finished ahead 7 times and Michelin Alpin 7 4 times.
| Discipline | Category | Ultra Grip Performance 3 | Alpin 7 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 96% | +1.2 | 8–2 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | −0.3 | 2–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 93% | 89% | +3.9 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 90% | 85% | +4.8 | 6–2 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% | 93% | +2.8 | 7–3 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% | 95% | +1.3 | 7–3 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 94% | 94% | +0.9 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 99% | 98% | +1.5 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 97% | +2.4 | 7–0 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 91% | 88% | +2.5 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 87% | 97% | −10.1 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% | 97% | +0.9 | 6–3 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% | 98% | +0.6 | 5–2 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 100% | 86% | +14.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17 |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 100% | 97% | +3.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 98% | 97% | +0.9 | 5–4 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% | 79% | +21.0 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | +0.6 | 5–3 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 85% | 76% | +8.1 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 90% | 87% | +2.3 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 95% | 95% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% | 97% | −10.5 | 0–8 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Value | Cost | 59% | 54% | +5.3 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/6 | #4/6 | – | 7–4 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ultra Grip Performance 3
Pros
- Exceptional comfort and low noise levels
- Strong traction and predictability in snowy and slushy conditions
- Excellent wet weather handling and aquaplaning resistance
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- Reduced steering feedback and lateral grip during aggressive dry-weather driving
- Slight tendency for the tire to feel soft or 'twist' during sharp cornering
Tire B Alpin 7
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and bump absorption
- Class-leading low noise levels, often compared to summer tires
- Strong traction and stability on snow and slush
Cons
- Handling can feel slightly 'floaty' or soft due to sidewall flex
- Not suitable for extreme Nordic winter conditions (deep ice/heavy snow)
- Dry braking distances may feel slightly longer compared to dedicated summer tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 | B · Michelin Alpin 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 172 | 43 |
| 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 | 33 | 33 |
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
81
/ 100
Michelin Alpin 7
Narrow edge: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 — better comfort, wet and noise. Pick the Michelin Alpin 7 if efficiency matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin Alpin 7 scores 87 vs 70 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 87 vs 78 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 92 vs 86 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 scores 77 vs 72 on noise.
Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3
Tire B · Michelin Alpin 7
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Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 7?
Which is better in the wet, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 7?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 92 vs 86 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 7?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 81 vs 77 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 7?
Neither, by our numbers: 83 vs 81 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 7?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 77 vs 72 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 7?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3, 87 vs 78 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 7?
Neither, by our numbers: 86 vs 84 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Which rolls more easily, Ultra Grip Performance 3 or Alpin 7?
Michelin Alpin 7, 87 vs 70 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