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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — 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 11 + 6 road tests and 18 + 15 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: UltraGrip Performance+ 79, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV 80.

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire AGoodyear

UltraGrip Performance+

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 11 tests Owners 81 · 18 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire BMichelin

Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Winter

± 5

Tests 84 · 6 tests Owners 78 · 15 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)

Category by category

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

  1. 73

    Dry

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +5
    78
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 6 tests7176
    Reviews found online7681

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 76.1 = 73

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 76 + 40% × 80.5 = 78

  2. 86

    Wet

    UltraGrip Performance+ +4
    82
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 6 tests8782
    Reviews found online8582

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 85.1 = 86

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 82.2 = 82

  3. 84

    Snow

    UltraGrip Performance+ +1
    83
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 6 tests8788
    Reviews found online8075

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.7 + 40% × 79.8 = 84

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 88.5 + 40% × 75 = 83

  4. 78

    Comfort

    UltraGrip Performance+ +3
    75
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests72≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online8177

    UltraGrip Performance+: 40% × 72.3 + 60% × 81.1 = 78

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 40% × 70.6 (est.) + 60% × 77.2 = 75

    No road tests of comfort for Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 60

    Noise

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +26
    86
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 5 tests5598
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 55.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 98.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 86

    No owner ratings of noise for UltraGrip Performance+ or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. 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.

  6. 77

    Treadwear

    UltraGrip Performance+ +5
    72
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests74≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online8175

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 80.8 = 77

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 75.2 = 72

    No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    UltraGrip Performance+ +4
    79
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Reviews found online8379
  8. 76

    Efficiency

    UltraGrip Performance+ +13
    63
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 6 tests7663
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance+Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Relative Score 79 80
Dry 73 78
Wet 86 82
Snow 84 83
Comfort 78 75
Noise 60 86
Treadwear 77 72
Handling (owners) 83 79
Efficiency 76 63

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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

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.

DisciplineCategoryUltraGrip Performance+Pilot Alpin 5 SUVΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 94% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 92% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 91% #8/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 87% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 93% #4/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 93% #6/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 92% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Noise Noise 97% #10/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 81% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 96% #3/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 72% #12/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 45% #7/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #6/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 #1/10 2025 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A UltraGrip Performance+

Pros

  • Exceptional wet grip and low risk of aquaplaning
  • Outstanding traction and lateral grip on snow
  • Comfortable ride quality with manageable noise levels

Cons

  • Mixed feedback regarding noise, with some users reporting a noticeable roar or sizzling sound on fast curves
  • Average performance on pure ice compared to specialized ice tires
  • Faster rear-axle tread wear reported on high-powered rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicles
All owner themes in the UltraGrip Performance+ review

Tire B Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and handling on wet and slushy roads
  • High tread life and durability over long distances
  • Excellent dry road comfort and low noise levels

Cons

  • Abrupt loss of grip when reaching the limit on hard-packed snow
  • Higher price point compared to some competitors
  • Performance can feel less predictable than dedicated Nordic winter tires in extreme ice/snow conditions
All owner themes in the Pilot Alpin 5 SUV review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available8871
Rim diameters15″ – 22″17″ – 23″
Sizes in common1919

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Too close to call: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV are within 2 points overall. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ is stronger on efficiency, treadwear and wet. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is stronger on noise and dry.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 86 vs 60 on noise.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 76 vs 63 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 77 vs 72 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 78 vs 73 on dry.

Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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UltraGrip Performance+ or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Which is better in the wet, UltraGrip Performance+ or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 86 vs 82 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, UltraGrip Performance+ or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 78 vs 73 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, UltraGrip Performance+ or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Neither, by our numbers: 84 vs 83 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, UltraGrip Performance+ or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 86 vs 60 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, UltraGrip Performance+ or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 78 vs 75 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, UltraGrip Performance+ or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 72 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, UltraGrip Performance+ or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 76 vs 63 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