Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic 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 Ice Arctic and Michelin X Ice North 4 appear in 11 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 Ice Arctic performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Michelin X Ice North 4 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. 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 Ice Arctic is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin X Ice North 4 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic | Michelin X Ice North 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 8 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.8 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.3 | 89.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin X Ice North 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic | Michelin X Ice North 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 11 | Avg rank 5.3 422 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Avg rank 4.4 23 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 3 | Avg rank 6.8 111 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.4 2 | Avg rank 5.7 232 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 7.5 312 | Michelin X Ice North 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic vs Michelin X Ice North 4
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic vs Michelin X Ice North 4
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic vs Michelin X Ice North 4
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.8 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic vs Michelin X Ice North 4
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic vs Michelin X Ice North 4
The Michelin X Ice North 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic vs Michelin X Ice North 4
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic or Michelin X Ice North 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic ranks higher on average than the Michelin X Ice North 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin X Ice North 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin X Ice North 4 ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic appears in 3 independent tests, Michelin X Ice North 4 in 8, with 1 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 →