Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV and Michelin X Ice North 4 appear in 9 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Arctic 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Michelin X Ice North 4 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 8 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin X Ice North 4 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV | Michelin X Ice North 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 8 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | — | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.4 | 89.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin X Ice North 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV | Michelin X Ice North 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 5.3 422 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 4.4 23 | Michelin X Ice North 4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 6.8 111 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 5.7 232 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 7.5 312 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4
The Michelin X Ice North 4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.8 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.5 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV or Michelin X Ice North 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Michelin X Ice North 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin X Ice North 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV ranks better than the Michelin X Ice North 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin X Ice North 4 in 8.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
