Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    2026 test data · 3 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV: 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 SUV appear in 3 tests, 1 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 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 SUV performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 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 SUV still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUVMichelin X Ice North 4 SUV
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used12
    Best rank#2#1
    Avg rank4.54.9
    Latest test2022
    Tire Lab Score90.489.6

    Tire Lab Score

    90.4
    Excellent · Winter
    89.6
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUVMichelin X Ice North 4 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    Avg rank 5.0
    11
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 4.8
    11
    Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.7
    1
    Avg rank 5.3
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 4.8
    2
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.8
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.5
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.0 for the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.8 for the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.8 for the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 7.5 for the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV or Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV 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 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV in 2, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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