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Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 vs Michelin CrossClimate — 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 2 + 2 road tests and 3 + 152 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 and CrossClimate are level at 74.

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CrossClimate

All Season

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Tests 75 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 152 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (noise)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 74

    Dry

    CrossClimate +2
    76
    Why this score
    SourceUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests7278
    Reviews found online7874

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1: 60% × 72 + 40% × 77.8 = 74

    CrossClimate: 60% × 77.9 + 40% × 73.5 = 76

  2. 78

    Wet

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +2
    76
    Why this score
    SourceUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests7575
    Reviews found online8378

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1: 60% × 75 + 40% × 83 = 78

    CrossClimate: 60% × 75.4 + 40% × 77.8 = 76

  3. 73

    Snow

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +4
    69
    Why this score
    SourceUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests7071
    Reviews found online7765

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 77.1 = 73

    CrossClimate: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 65.4 = 69

  4. 74

    Comfort

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +1
    73
    Why this score
    SourceUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online7776

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1: 40% × 70.3 (est.) + 60% × 77 = 74

    CrossClimate: 40% × 70.1 (est.) + 60% × 75.6 = 73

    No road tests of comfort for Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for CrossClimate. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 66

    Noise

    CrossClimate +3
    69
    Why this score
    SourceUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests6571
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1: 60% × 65.4 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 66

    CrossClimate: 60% × 70.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 69

    No owner ratings of noise for Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 or CrossClimate. 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.

  6. 73

    Treadwear

    CrossClimate +1
    74
    Why this score
    SourceUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 70 (est.)74
    Reviews found online7875

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1: 60% × 70.5 (est.) + 40% × 77.6 = 73

    CrossClimate: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 74.9 = 74

    No road tests of treadwear for Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 77

    Handling (owners)

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +4
    73
    Why this score
    SourceUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1CrossClimate
    Reviews found online7773
  8. 70

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate +6
    76
    Why this score
    SourceUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests7076
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1Michelin CrossClimate
Relative Score 74 74
Dry 74 76
Wet 78 76
Snow 73 69
Comfort 74 73
Noise 66 69
Treadwear 73 74
Handling (owners) 77 73
Efficiency 70 76

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Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1

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CrossClimate

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.

DisciplineCategoryUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1CrossClimateΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 97% #5/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test 99% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #6/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test 90% #7/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 92% #5/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test 94% #4/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 92% #7/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test 87% #9/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #5/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test 96% #4/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 94% #10/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test 91% #5/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 97% #5/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test 99% #2/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 97% #3/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 91% #5/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #6/10 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test #9/9 2018 ADAC All Season Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1

Pros

  • Strong traction and grip in deep snow and mud conditions
  • Reliable performance on wet roads
  • Predictable handling on icy surfaces

Cons

  • Susceptibility to aquaplaning at highway speeds
  • Noticeable road noise on dry pavement
  • Soft sidewall feel when ambient temperatures exceed 7°C
All owner themes in the Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 review

Tire B CrossClimate

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and durability
  • Strong wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
  • Reliable traction in light snow and cold conditions

Cons

  • Tendency to pick up and retain small stones in the tread pattern
  • Noticeable drop in performance as tread depth decreases
  • Potential for reduced fuel economy compared to dedicated summer tires
All owner themes in the CrossClimate review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 B · Michelin CrossClimate
CategoryWinterAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available30—
Rim diameters16″ – 22″—
Tread depth10/32″—
SidewallRaised Black Lettering—
Max pressure50 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1

Michelin CrossClimate

Too close to call: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 and Michelin CrossClimate are within 2 points overall. Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 is stronger on snow. Michelin CrossClimate is stronger on efficiency and noise.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin CrossClimate scores 76 vs 70 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 scores 73 vs 69 on snow.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin CrossClimate scores 69 vs 66 on noise.

Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
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Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate
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Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 or CrossClimate?

Which is better in the wet, Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 or CrossClimate?

Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 76 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 or CrossClimate?

Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 76 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 or CrossClimate?

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1, 73 vs 69 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 or CrossClimate?

Michelin CrossClimate, 69 vs 66 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 or CrossClimate?

Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 73 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 or CrossClimate?

Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 74 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 or CrossClimate?

Michelin CrossClimate, 76 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