In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 are Ultra High Performance Winter tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.
Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tires directly!
Out of these eight tests:
While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 1.22% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:42.54M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41.22M |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:43.6M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 42.3M |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:44.3M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 44M |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:44M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 43.6M |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:40.87M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 40.35M |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:41.5M | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41.8M |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:40.8M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 40.7M |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.09% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72.06s | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 70.81s |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:87.79s | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 87.31s |
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during zero dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.67% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:110.7Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 112.6Km/H |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:102.5Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 103.1Km/H |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:122.6Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 123Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:102.4Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 103.1Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:106.3Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 106.4Km/H |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 3.67% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:100 Points | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 95 Points |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9 Points | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points |
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.15% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:28.5M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 27.83M |
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:33.9M | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 34.3M |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:53M | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 53.6M |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:46.7M | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.9M |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:32.7M | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 33.2M |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.47M | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 30.62M |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:49.3M | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 51.3M |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:32M | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 32.5M |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Braking - Cool winner was calculated >>
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:27.6M | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 27.88M |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.28% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:58.01s | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 57.53s |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:107.94s | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 108.88s |
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.6% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:85.5Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 85.7Km/H |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:83.2Km/H | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 81.4Km/H |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:80Km/H | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 79.4Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:83.4Km/H | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 80.6Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:85.7Km/H | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 84Km/H |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 0.46% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:98 Points | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 98 Points |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:10 Points | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 9.5 Points |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 0.14% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:7.36m/s | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.35m/s |
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 floated at a 0.8% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:94.96Km/H | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 93.63Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:93.1Km/H | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 91.4Km/H |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:100.1Km/H | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 99Km/H |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:73.5Km/H | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.2Km/H |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72Km/H | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.6Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:87Km/H | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 86.7Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:76.9Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 78.3Km/H |
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 slipped out at a 6.64% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.4m/sec2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.12m/sec2 |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.9m/sec2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.5m/sec2 |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.88m/sec2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.46m/sec2 |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.06m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.12m/sec2 |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.15m/sec2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.14m/sec2 |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.88m/sec2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.84m/sec2 |
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during seven snow braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 3.13% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:18.38M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 17.97M |
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 29.2M |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 29.2M |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:30.1M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 28.6M |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:29.7M | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 29.8M |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:18.32M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 17.61M |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:31.6M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 30.2M |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:21.4M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 20.5M |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 accelerated 3.42% faster than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:5.73s | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 5.54s |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:5.37s | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 5.18s |
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 2.77% better snow traction than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2858N | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2944N |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2174N | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2218N |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:1.53N | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1.52N |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2130N | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2260N |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2855N | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2880N |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 0.93% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:84.82s | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 84.26s |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:80.25s | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 79.28s |
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during zero snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.18% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:59.7Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 60.6Km/H |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:55.7Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 55.8Km/H |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:54Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 54.2Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:59.9Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 60.9Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:63.7Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 65Km/H |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during zero subj. snow handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 5% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:95 Points | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 100 Points |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.5 Points | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during zero snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 provided 2.01% more lateral grip than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:2.92ms/2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.98ms/2 |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during zero snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.1% faster through a slalom than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.25m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.34m/sec2 |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:3.68m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.73m/sec2 |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:4.27m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.36m/sec2 |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle 14.62% shorter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:11.08M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 9.46M |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 accelerated 12.45% faster than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Ice Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Ice Traction winner was calculated >>
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:5.14s | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.5s |
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during four noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 measured 0.57% quieter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Noise: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:71.4dB | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 70.6dB |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:69.8dB | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 69.5dB |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:71.5dB | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.5dB |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:72.5dB | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.6dB |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:70.8dB | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.3dB |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:73.8dB | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.8dB |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wear tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is predicted to cover 9.04% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:45500KM | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41387KM |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 proved to have a 14.51% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Value: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:15.49Price/1000 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 18.12Price/1000 |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two price tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 cost 15.01% less than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Price: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:154.99 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 185.99 |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:145 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 167 |
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had a 0.58% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.62kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.49kg / t |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.71kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.46kg / t |
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9.2kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.89kg / t |
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:9kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.9kg / t |
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.67kg / t | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.71kg / t |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:8.47kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.41kg / t |
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3:7.21kg / t | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.66kg / t |
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
In total the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has been reviewed 8 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has been reviewed 23 times and drivers have given the tire 88% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
In conclusion the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed better in subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, wear, value and price, while the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, ice braking, ice traction, noise and rolling resistance.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 seems to be the best tire overall.
However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Looking for more tire comparisons? Here are other direct comparisons involving these tires:
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.