Tests 80 · 19 tests Owners 77 · 35 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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Michelin Alpin 6 vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Alpin 6 leads, 78–75 Narrow edge
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Tests 72 · 2 tests Owners 79 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (dry handling)
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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76
Dry
Alpin 6 +175Why this score
Source Alpin 6 Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 72 Reviews found online 79 79 Dry Braking (% of best) 98% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 100% -
86
Wet
Alpin 6 +878Why this score
Source Alpin 6 Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) 89 75 Reviews found online 83 83 Wet Braking (% of best) 96% 99% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
75
Snow
Alpin 6 +174Why this score
Source Alpin 6 Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 70 Reviews found online 74 79 Snow Braking (% of best) 97% 94% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 97% Snow Traction (% of best) 100% 96% -
83
Comfort
Alpin 6 +974Why this score
Source Alpin 6 Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) 86 – Reviews found online 79 80 -
60
Noise
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +666Why this score
Source Alpin 6 Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) 55 66 -
80
Treadwear
Alpin 6 +872Why this score
Source Alpin 6 Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) 85 – Reviews found online 73 77 -
79
Handling
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +180Why this score
Source Alpin 6 Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Reviews found online 79 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Alpin 6 | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 75 |
| Dry | 76 | 75 |
| Wet | 86 | 78 |
| Snow | 75 | 74 |
| Comfort | 83 | 74 |
| Noise | 60 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 72 |
| Handling | 79 | 80 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Alpin 6
75
/ 100
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
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 | Alpin 6 | Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 96% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −0.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 83% #6/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 91% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −8.5 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #8/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #7/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 57% #8/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 74% #7/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −17.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −80.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 94% #10/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #8/10 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #5/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +3.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 92% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 92% #5/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −0.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #2/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −3.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #4/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −0.1 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Alpin 6
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry road grip in cold temperatures
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Impressive tread life and long-term durability
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in deep snow and on ice
- Some reports of sluggish steering feedback or 'soft' sidewall feel
- Higher price point compared to some performance-oriented winter alternatives
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Alpin 6 | B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 42 | 30 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin Alpin 6
75
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
Winner: Michelin Alpin 6 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. Pick the Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 83 vs 74 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 86 vs 78 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 80 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 scores 66 vs 60 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin Alpin 6
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
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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.