Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    2026 test data · 14 independent tests

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    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2: 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 Plus and Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 appear in 14 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 Performance Plus performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.

    How the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, 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 Performance Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear UltraGrip Performance PlusMichelin Latitude Alpin 2
    SegmentPerformance WinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used122
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.84.9
    Latest test20232018
    Tire Lab Score92.891.9

    Tire Lab Score

    92.8
    Excellent · Winter
    91.9
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance PlusMichelin Latitude Alpin 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.8
    426
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.5
    21
    Avg rank 6.8
    1
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.3
    444
    Avg rank 4.0
    21
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 7.0
    No data
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.7
    41
    Avg rank 5.0
    11
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.8
    No data
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.6
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 7.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to no data for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 9.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus or Michelin Latitude Alpin 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appears in 12 independent tests, Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 in 2.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →