Tests 75 · 11 tests Owners 77 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (snow handling)
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Alpin 5 is ahead, 83–76
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Tests 86 · 18 tests Owners 79 · 30 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2025 AZ Performance 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.
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73
Dry
Pilot Alpin 5 +1386Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Pilot Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 89 Reviews found online 74 82 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 100% -
80
Wet
Pilot Alpin 5 +383Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Pilot Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) 81 84 Reviews found online 79 81 Wet Braking (% of best) 92% 98% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 98% -
82
Snow
Pilot Alpin 5 +284Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Pilot Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) 84 89 Reviews found online 78 76 Snow Braking (% of best) 98% 100% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) 100% 96% -
74
Comfort
Pilot Alpin 5 +377Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Pilot Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 79 Reviews found online 78 74 -
61
Noise
Pilot Alpin 5 +2485Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Pilot Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) 57 97 -
74
Treadwear
Pilot Alpin 5 +579Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Pilot Alpin 5 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 82 Reviews found online 75 76 -
79
Handling
Pilot Alpin 5 +382Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ Pilot Alpin 5 Reviews found online 79 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 83 |
| Dry | 73 | 86 |
| Wet | 80 | 83 |
| Snow | 82 | 84 |
| Comfort | 74 | 77 |
| Noise | 61 | 85 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 79 |
| Handling | 79 | 82 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
83
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 5
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | UltraGrip Performance+ | Pilot Alpin 5 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 94% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 76% #7/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | +17.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | −6.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #11/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 100% #2/6 · 2025 High Performance Winter Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 87% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | −5.8 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 98% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 93% #5/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | +5.1 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 93% #8/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | +3.8 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 84% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | −16.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 99% #3/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | −0.4 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 50% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 63% #8/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −13.0 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 71% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 55% #19/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | +16.4 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 84% #4/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 89% #9/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | −5.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/6 · 2025 High Performance Winter Tyre Test | −66.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/6 · 2025 High Performance Winter Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 98% #10/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | +2.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #2/10 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #3/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 91% #8/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 97% #3/11 · 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test | −5.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 70% #3/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | +20.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 50% #2/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | +50.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #8/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0% #15/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 92% #9/56 · 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview | 98% #2/6 · 2025 High Performance Winter Tyre Test | −5.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 98% #5/6 · 2025 High Performance Winter Tyre Test | +2.0 | 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
Tire B Pilot Alpin 5
Pros
- Outstanding dry and wet grip and handling, feeling similar to a UHP summer tire
- Great snow traction and stability for mountain driving and aggressive winter cornering
- Excellent steering response and high feedback compared to traditional winter tires
Cons
- Subpar performance and braking on pure ice or severe slush
- Stiffer sidewalls can lead to a firmer, sometimes bumpy ride quality and transfer road imperfections
- Fuel economy can be negatively impacted
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
83
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 — better noise, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 85 vs 61 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 86 vs 73 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 79 vs 74 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 83 vs 80 on wet.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.