Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Michelin Alpin 7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Michelin Alpin 7 appear in 28 tests, 4 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 Performance 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 23 tests.
How the Michelin Alpin 7 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 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 Performance 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Alpin 7 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 23 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.3 | 90.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Michelin Alpin 7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Michelin Alpin 7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Avg rank 5.5 112 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | Avg rank 4.4 122 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | Avg rank 4.5 23 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 8.8 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 633 | Avg rank 4.1 35 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 231 | No data | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Avg rank 8.2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin Alpin 7.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin Alpin 7.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 7.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 6.1 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 7.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 8.2 for the Michelin Alpin 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 or Michelin Alpin 7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Alpin 7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Alpin 7 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Alpin 7 ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Alpin 7.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appears in 23 independent tests, Michelin Alpin 7 in 5, with 4 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 →