Tests 83 · 6 tests Owners 78 · 15 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 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 6 + 4 road tests and 15 + 2 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV leads, 79–77 Narrow edge
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Tests 77 · 4 tests Owners 79 · 2 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 4 tests that measured dry braking for both, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV won 3 and UltraGrip Performance+ SUV won 1 (average 100% vs 98% of the best).
- In 4 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV won 2 and UltraGrip Performance+ SUV won 2 (average 94% vs 94% of the best).
- In 4 tests that measured wet braking for both, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV won 1 and UltraGrip Performance+ SUV won 3 (average 93% vs 95% of the best).
- In 4 tests that measured wet handling for both, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV won 1 and UltraGrip Performance+ SUV won 2 (average 99% vs 100% of the best).
- In 4 tests that measured snow braking for both, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV won 3 and UltraGrip Performance+ SUV won 1 (average 98% vs 97% of the best).
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78
Dry
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +375Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 4 tests 76 73 Reviews found online 80 77 Dry Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–1 100% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–0 99% 99% Dry (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 97% 95% Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 76.2 + 40% × 79.9 = 78
UltraGrip Performance+ SUV: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 77.4 = 75
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82
Wet
UltraGrip Performance+ SUV +183Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 4 tests 82 83 Reviews found online 82 83 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 89% 95% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 2–2 94% 94% Wet (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 93% 96% Wet Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–3 93% 95% Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 99% 100% Wet Handling (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–2 99% 100% Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 81.9 = 82
UltraGrip Performance+ SUV: 60% × 82.5 + 40% × 83.3 = 83
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83
Snow
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +875Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 4 tests 89 75 Reviews found online 75 76 Snow Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–1 98% 97% Snow Handling (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 4–0 99% 95% Snow Slalom (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 96% Snow Traction (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–1 98% 95% Snow (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 94% Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 88.6 + 40% × 74.5 = 83
UltraGrip Performance+ SUV: 60% × 74.9 + 40% × 76 = 75
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74
Comfort
Level74Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ SUV Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 77 77 Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 40% × 70.4 (est.) + 60% × 76.5 = 74
UltraGrip Performance+ SUV: 40% × 70.5 (est.) + 60% × 77.1 = 74
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for UltraGrip Performance+ SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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84
Noise
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1074Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 3 tests 95 79 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 100% 99% Exterior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 98% Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 95.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 84
UltraGrip Performance+ SUV: 60% × 79 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 74
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or UltraGrip Performance+ SUV. 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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72
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ SUV +173Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ SUV Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 75 78 Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 69.6 (est.) + 40% × 75.2 = 72
UltraGrip Performance+ SUV: 60% × 70.5 (est.) + 40% × 77.6 = 73
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 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for UltraGrip Performance+ SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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79
Handling (owners)
UltraGrip Performance+ SUV +180Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ SUV Reviews found online 79 80 -
63
Efficiency
UltraGrip Performance+ SUV +1174Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 4 tests 63 74 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–3 86% 90%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV |
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| Relative Score | 79 | 77 |
| Dry | 78 | 75 |
| Wet | 82 | 83 |
| Snow | 83 | 75 |
| Comfort | 74 | 74 |
| Noise | 84 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 79 | 80 |
| Efficiency | 63 | 74 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
77
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+ 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.
In the overall rankings of 6 tests that ran both, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV finished ahead 5 times and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | UltraGrip Performance+ SUV | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | Dry | 97% | 95% | +2.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% | 98% | +1.3 | 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | +0.5 | 2–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 89% | 95% | −6.2 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 94% | −0.4 | 2–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Wet | Wet | 93% | 96% | −3.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% | 95% | −2.0 | 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 99% | 100% | −1.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/60 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 100% | −0.5 | 1–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Snow | Snow | 100% | 94% | +6.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% | 97% | +1.0 | 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% | 95% | +4.6 | 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 98% | 96% | +1.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/60 R18 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 98% | 95% | +3.2 | 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 99% | 98% | +1.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Noise | Noise | 100% | 99% | +1.3 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% | 90% | −3.6 | 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 43% | 45% | −1.5 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/60 R18 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/10 | #6/10 | – | 5–1 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/55R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B UltraGrip Performance+ SUV
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 71 | 45 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 23″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Sizes in common | 29 | 29 |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV
Narrow edge: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — better noise, snow and dry. Pick the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV if efficiency matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV scores 74 vs 63 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 84 vs 74 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 83 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 78 vs 75 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV
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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or UltraGrip Performance+ SUV?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or UltraGrip Performance+ SUV?
Neither, by our numbers: 82 vs 83 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or UltraGrip Performance+ SUV?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 78 vs 75 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or UltraGrip Performance+ SUV?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 83 vs 75 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or UltraGrip Performance+ SUV?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 84 vs 74 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or UltraGrip Performance+ SUV?
Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 74 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or UltraGrip Performance+ SUV?
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 73 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Which rolls more easily, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or UltraGrip Performance+ SUV?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV, 74 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