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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Michelin X Ice Snow — 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 + 13 road tests and 20 + 20 owner reviews. How we score

UltraGrip Performance+ is ahead, 79–73

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire AGoodyear

UltraGrip Performance+

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 11 tests Owners 80 · 20 reviews

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

Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire BMichelin

X Ice Snow

Winter

± 5

Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 20 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))

Category by category

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

  1. 72

    Dry

    UltraGrip Performance+ +5
    67
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 11 tests7165
    Reviews found online7471

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 73.7 = 72

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 70.7 = 67

  2. 86

    Wet

    UltraGrip Performance+ +15
    71
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 12 tests8765
    Reviews found online8479

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 83.7 = 86

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 79.2 = 71

  3. 84

    Snow

    UltraGrip Performance+ +8
    76
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 12 tests8773
    Reviews found online7981

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.7 + 40% × 79.1 = 84

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 81.2 = 76

  4. 77

    Comfort

    X Ice Snow +3
    80
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests7281
    Reviews found online8079

    UltraGrip Performance+: 40% × 72.1 + 60% × 80.4 = 77

    X Ice Snow: 40% × 80.8 + 60% × 78.7 = 80

  5. 59

    Noise

    X Ice Snow +16
    75
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 8 tests5580
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 54.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 59

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 80.2 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 75

    No owner ratings of noise for UltraGrip Performance+ or X Ice Snow. 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. 77

    Treadwear

    UltraGrip Performance+ +1
    76
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests74≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online8281

    UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 74 + 40% × 81.5 = 77

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 71.8 (est.) + 40% × 81.4 = 76

    No road tests of treadwear for X Ice Snow. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 81

    Handling (owners)

    UltraGrip Performance+ +7
    74
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+X Ice Snow
    Reviews found online8174
  8. 77

    Efficiency

    Level
    77
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip Performance+X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 6 tests7777
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance+Michelin X Ice Snow
Relative Score 79 73
Dry 72 67
Wet 86 71
Snow 84 76
Comfort 77 80
Noise 59 75
Treadwear 77 76
Handling (owners) 81 74
Efficiency 77 77

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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UltraGrip Performance+

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X Ice Snow

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+X Ice SnowΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test 78% #5/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 91% #8/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 75% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 72% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 95% #6/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 100% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test 80% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 98% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 69% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 86% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test 56% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 96% #6/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test 97% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 97% #10/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 98% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 81% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 97% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 72% #12/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 50% #14/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #6/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 #7/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A UltraGrip Performance+

Pros

  • Strong wet grip and resistance to aquaplaning, with several owners reporting confident cornering and no sliding in the rain
  • Excellent snow traction, including deep snow, steep slopes, and cold temperatures down to about -30°C, with one owner describing the best lateral grip on snow they have experienced
  • Sporty, stable handling for a winter tire, with good dry-road behavior and the ability to withstand spirited driving

Cons

  • Noise is a concern for some owners, who describe a roar or sizzling on fast curves and a noisy ride in a BMW 3 Series
  • Ice grip is mixed: one reviewer called it unsuitable for ice and another noted some slipping, though others found it adequate or very capable on icy slopes
  • Less grip and sharpness than summer tires in dry and wet conditions, with one reviewer reporting unpredictable cornering and heavy understeer
All owner themes in the UltraGrip Performance+ review

Tire B X Ice Snow

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, packed snow, and slush
  • High confidence and predictable handling on icy and freezing roads
  • Impressive tread wear longevity and minimal wear over multiple seasons

Cons

  • Average performance on dry and wet pavement compared to dedicated non-winter tires
  • Slightly noisier on dry pavement as the tread wears down
  • Can feel slightly twitchy at the limit or less comfortable than older X-Ice generations
All owner themes in the X Ice Snow review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ B · Michelin X Ice Snow
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available88100
Rim diameters15″ – 22″13″ – 21″
Sizes in common5454

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

Michelin X Ice Snow

Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better wet, snow and handling. Pick the Michelin X Ice Snow if noise and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin X Ice Snow scores 75 vs 59 on noise.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 86 vs 71 on wet.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 84 vs 76 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 81 vs 74 on handling.

Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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UltraGrip Performance+ or X Ice Snow?

Which is better in the wet, UltraGrip Performance+ or X Ice Snow?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 86 vs 71 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, UltraGrip Performance+ or X Ice Snow?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 72 vs 67 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, UltraGrip Performance+ or X Ice Snow?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 84 vs 76 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, UltraGrip Performance+ or X Ice Snow?

Michelin X Ice Snow, 75 vs 59 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, UltraGrip Performance+ or X Ice Snow?

Michelin X Ice Snow, 80 vs 77 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, UltraGrip Performance+ or X Ice Snow?

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 76 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, UltraGrip Performance+ or X Ice Snow?

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 77 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.

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