Tests 83 · 6 tests Owners 77 · 14 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV leads, 78–77 Narrow edge
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Tests 77 · 11 tests Owners 77 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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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77
Dry
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +572Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 76 72 Reviews found online 79 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 99% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
83
Wet
UltraGrip Performance+ +285Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 84 87 Reviews found online 82 82 Wet Braking (% of best) 93% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 100% -
82
Snow
Level82Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 86 84 Reviews found online 76 78 Snow Braking (% of best) 99% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) 97% 100% Snow Traction (% of best) 100% 94% -
72
Comfort
UltraGrip Performance+ +274Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 75 77 -
88
Noise
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +2860Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 100 57 Reviews found online 71 – -
71
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +475Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 74 76 -
75
Handling
UltraGrip Performance+ +580Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Reviews found online 75 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ |
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| Relative Score | 78 | 77 |
| Dry | 77 | 72 |
| Wet | 83 | 85 |
| Snow | 82 | 82 |
| Comfort | 72 | 74 |
| Noise | 88 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 75 |
| Handling | 75 | 80 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
77
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
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 | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | UltraGrip Performance+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 82% #3/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 94% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | −11.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 96% #4/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 81% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +15.1 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 42% #10/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 50% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −8.5 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 71% #3/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 100% #1/10 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −28.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #3/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | +1.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #3/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #3/10 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −2.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 94% #4/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | +6.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | −3.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #5/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −2.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling on wet and slushy roads
- High tread life and durability over long distances
- Excellent dry road comfort and low noise levels
Cons
- Abrupt loss of grip when reaching the limit on hard-packed snow
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- Performance can feel less predictable than dedicated Nordic winter tires in extreme ice/snow conditions
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Too close to call: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ are within 2 points overall. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is stronger on noise and dry. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ is stronger on handling and treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 88 vs 60 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 77 vs 72 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 80 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 75 vs 71 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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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.