Tests 83 · 6 tests Owners 76 · 15 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 7 in 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Winter Tire Test R18 (overall ranking)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: Pilot Alpin 5 SUV and UltraGrip plus SUV are level at 77.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 81 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 9 in 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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
Level76Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 78 81 -
81
Wet
UltraGrip plus SUV +182Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 81 – Reviews found online 81 86 -
83
Snow
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1073Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 88 – Reviews found online 76 76 -
73
Comfort
UltraGrip plus SUV +376Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online 76 82 -
88
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 99 – Reviews found online 72 – -
70
Treadwear
UltraGrip plus SUV +373Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online 74 78 -
73
Handling
UltraGrip plus SUV +982Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online 73 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 77 |
| Dry | 76 | 76 |
| Wet | 81 | 82 |
| Snow | 83 | 73 |
| Comfort | 73 | 76 |
| Noise | 88 | – |
| Treadwear | 70 | 73 |
| Handling | 73 | 82 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
77
/ 100
UltraGrip plus SUV
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | UltraGrip plus SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 71% #3/7 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Winter Tire Test R18 | 25% #4/9 · 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | +46.4 | Different tests |
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 plus SUV
Pros
- Excellent grip and handling on ice and wet surfaces
- High tread longevity and durability
- Precise cornering and stability in winter conditions
Cons
- Increased road noise and vibration at highway speeds
- Noticeable reduction in fuel economy compared to summer tires
- Potential for vehicle-specific compatibility issues regarding cabin comfort
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | B · Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 71 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 23″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV
Too close to call: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV and Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV are within 2 points overall. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is stronger on snow. Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV is stronger on handling, comfort and treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 83 vs 73 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 82 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 76 vs 73 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 73 vs 70 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV
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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.