84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter vs Michelin X-Ice Xi3 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
Tire B
Michelin
Michelin X-Ice Xi3
76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
14 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter — better handling, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Winter | X-Ice Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 79 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Winter | X-Ice Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Winter | X-Ice Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Winter | X-Ice Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 79 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Winter | X-Ice Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 79 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Ultra Grip Winter | X-Ice Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 61 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter | Michelin X-Ice Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 76 |
| Dry | 81 | 80 |
| Wet | 87 | 74 |
| Snow | 88 | 81 |
| Comfort | 80 | 80 |
| Noise | 76 | – |
| Treadwear | 85 | 80 |
| Handling | 79 | 61 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
76
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Michelin X-Ice Xi3 is widely regarded as a durable, quiet, and comfortable winter tire that excels in dry, cold conditions and on hard-packed snow. While many users praise its exceptional tread life and stability, a segment of the user base reports inconsistent performance in deep snow or on wet ice, noting a lack of steering precision and a 'squirmy' feel on dry pavement.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
- Very low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Strong performance on dry, cold pavement
- Reliable traction on hard-packed snow and ice
Cons
- Lack of steering precision and 'squirmy' handling feel
- Inconsistent grip on wet ice or deep, slushy snow
- Sluggish handling response in milder temperatures
- Reduced cornering confidence compared to performance-oriented winter tires
Observations
- Users driving heavier vehicles or those with aggressive driving styles noted a lack of directness and stability during cornering.
- The tire is frequently praised for its longevity in high-mileage applications, such as taxi service, where it maintained performance over 20,000+ km.
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Goodyear
76
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter — better handling, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter scores 79 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter scores 87 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter scores 88 vs 81 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter scores 85 vs 80 on treadwear.
Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter
Tire B · Michelin X-Ice Xi3
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.