Tests 81 · 19 tests Owners 81 · 35 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wear)
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Michelin Alpin 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 — 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 19 + 6 road tests and 35 + 9 owner reviews. How we score
Alpin 6 leads, 80–77 Narrow edge
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Tests 77 · 6 tests Owners 77 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 17 in 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 (exterior noise)
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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77
Dry
Alpin 6 +176Why this score
Source Alpin 6 UltraGrip Ice 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 6 tests 74 77 Reviews found online 82 75 Alpin 6: 60% × 74.1 + 40% × 81.6 = 77
UltraGrip Ice 2: 60% × 77.1 + 40% × 74.9 = 76
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89
Wet
Alpin 6 +782Why this score
Source Alpin 6 UltraGrip Ice 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 6 tests 90 83 Reviews found online 87 81 Alpin 6: 60% × 90.1 + 40% × 86.8 = 89
UltraGrip Ice 2: 60% × 82.8 + 40% × 81.1 = 82
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75
Snow
Alpin 6 +372Why this score
Source Alpin 6 UltraGrip Ice 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 6 tests 77 71 Reviews found online 73 72 Alpin 6: 60% × 76.5 + 40% × 73.3 = 75
UltraGrip Ice 2: 60% × 71.1 + 40% × 72.3 = 72
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83
Comfort
Alpin 6 +974Why this score
Source Alpin 6 UltraGrip Ice 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests 84 70 Reviews found online 82 76 Alpin 6: 40% × 84.2 + 60% × 81.5 = 83
UltraGrip Ice 2: 40% × 70 + 60% × 76.3 = 74
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60
Noise
UltraGrip Ice 2 +2080Why this score
Source Alpin 6 UltraGrip Ice 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 5 tests 56 89 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Alpin 6: 60% × 55.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 60
UltraGrip Ice 2: 60% × 88.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 80
No owner ratings of noise for Alpin 6 or UltraGrip Ice 2. 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.
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85
Treadwear
Alpin 6 +976Why this score
Source Alpin 6 UltraGrip Ice 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / – tests 89 ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 80 82 Alpin 6: 60% × 88.9 + 40% × 80.3 = 85
UltraGrip Ice 2: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 82 = 76
No road tests of treadwear for UltraGrip Ice 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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81
Handling (owners)
Alpin 6 +477Why this score
Source Alpin 6 UltraGrip Ice 2 Reviews found online 81 77 -
64
Efficiency
UltraGrip Ice 2 +872Why this score
Source Alpin 6 UltraGrip Ice 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 3 tests 64 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Alpin 6 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 |
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| Relative Score | 80 | 77 |
| Dry | 77 | 76 |
| Wet | 89 | 82 |
| Snow | 75 | 72 |
| Comfort | 83 | 74 |
| Noise | 60 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 77 |
| Efficiency | 64 | 72 |
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Headline score
80
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Alpin 6
77
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UltraGrip Ice 2
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Michelin Alpin 6 finished ahead 1 times and Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Alpin 6 | UltraGrip Ice 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #7/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 87% #4/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 80% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 91% #8/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #7/55 · 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #10/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 80% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 82% #3/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 70% #5/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 88% #10/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Ice Traction | Snow | 91% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% #15/33 · 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #3/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #1/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 97% #7/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 100% #1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #9/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 80% #8/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 57% #8/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 70% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/17 | #17/17 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tyres for 2024 · 225/50 R17 |
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 UltraGrip Ice 2
Pros
- Excellent traction and reliability in deep snow conditions
- High level of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Impressive tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Limited grip on polished ice compared to studded tires
- Lack of steering feedback and informative handling
- Potential for aquaplaning in heavy slush or deep water
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Alpin 6 | B · Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 42 | 39 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 13″ – 19″ |
| Sizes in common | 16 | 16 |
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Michelin Alpin 6
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2
Narrow edge: Michelin Alpin 6 — better comfort, treadwear and wet. Pick the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 if noise and efficiency matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 scores 80 vs 60 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 83 vs 74 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 85 vs 76 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 scores 72 vs 64 on efficiency.
Tire A · Michelin Alpin 6
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2
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Alpin 6 or UltraGrip Ice 2?
Which is better in the wet, Alpin 6 or UltraGrip Ice 2?
Michelin Alpin 6, 89 vs 82 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Alpin 6 or UltraGrip Ice 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 76 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Alpin 6 or UltraGrip Ice 2?
Michelin Alpin 6, 75 vs 72 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Alpin 6 or UltraGrip Ice 2?
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2, 80 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Alpin 6 or UltraGrip Ice 2?
Michelin Alpin 6, 83 vs 74 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Alpin 6 or UltraGrip Ice 2?
Michelin Alpin 6, 85 vs 76 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Alpin 6 or UltraGrip Ice 2?
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2, 72 vs 64 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