Tests 77 · 11 tests Owners 77 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (snow handling)
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ vs Michelin X Ice Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip Performance+ is ahead, 77–71
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Tests 68 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 5 in 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 (ice braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
UltraGrip Performance+ +666Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 72 63 Reviews found online 73 70 Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 80% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 92% -
85
Wet
UltraGrip Performance+ +1867Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 87 60 Reviews found online 82 78 Wet Braking (% of best) 84% 70% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 94% -
82
Snow
UltraGrip Performance+ +676Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 84 73 Reviews found online 78 80 Snow Braking (% of best) 98% 100% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 99% Snow Traction (% of best) 97% 100% -
74
Comfort
X Ice Snow +983Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 72 88 Reviews found online 77 77 -
60
Noise
X Ice Snow +1676Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 57 82 -
75
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +372Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 74 – Reviews found online 76 76 -
80
Handling
UltraGrip Performance+ +575Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance+ X Ice Snow Reviews found online 80 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 71 |
| Dry | 72 | 66 |
| Wet | 85 | 67 |
| Snow | 82 | 76 |
| Comfort | 74 | 83 |
| Noise | 60 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 72 |
| Handling | 80 | 75 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
71
/ 100
X Ice Snow
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | UltraGrip Performance+ | X Ice Snow | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #8/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 80% #5/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | +17.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #3/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | +7.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | −16.8 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 98% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 96% #5/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | +1.9 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | −3.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #10/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | −2.2 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 72% #12/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 44% #6/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | +27.9 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 17% #6/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +16.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | −2.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 99% #4/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | −3.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 91% #8/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 81% #13/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | +10.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 97% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | −6.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 70% #9/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 80% #11/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | +20.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 60% #6/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | +40.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 84% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 70% #9/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | +14.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #9/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +4.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A UltraGrip Performance+
Pros
- Exceptional wet grip and low risk of aquaplaning
- Outstanding traction and lateral grip on snow
- Comfortable ride quality with manageable noise levels
Cons
- Mixed feedback regarding noise, with some users reporting a noticeable roar or sizzling sound on fast curves
- Average performance on pure ice compared to specialized ice tires
- Faster rear-axle tread wear reported on high-powered rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicles
Tire B X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional traction and lateral grip in deep snow and slush
- High level of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Excellent tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance and handling on dry or wet pavement
- Increased road noise as the tires wear over time
- Can feel slightly 'twitchy' or less stable at the absolute limit of handling
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
71
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better wet, dry and snow. Pick the Michelin X Ice Snow if noise and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 85 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 60 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 83 vs 74 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 72 vs 66 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.