Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Michelin Alpin 6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus and Michelin Alpin 6 appear in 24 tests, 5 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Michelin Alpin 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 19 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin Alpin 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Michelin Alpin 6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus | Michelin Alpin 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 19 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91 | 95.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
Michelin Alpin 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus | Michelin Alpin 6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.5 21 | Avg rank 5.4 3410 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 5.3 351 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.3 321 | Avg rank 8.5 211 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 3 | Avg rank 6.1 432 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.3 | Avg rank 5.5 331 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.3 | Avg rank 5.4 43 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 8.5 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.1 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 11.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus or Michelin Alpin 6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus ranks better than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Alpin 6 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus appears in 5 independent tests, Michelin Alpin 6 in 19, with 5 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →