alin2

Per title...any thoughts on Goodyear Ultra-Grip Performance Gel 1 vs. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5?

The Michelins are $545 more expensive for a set.

My last set of performance winters for the R8 were the Conti's which were fine for the winter.

Thanks in advance.

Bluehighways

I moved to California a long, long time ago. Winter tire problems solved.

alin2

Congratulations on moving to CA years ago!

But, that really doesn’t help those of us needing winter rubber in Chicago.

Schwarz992C4S

I am in Atlanta and have Michelin as my winter set and love them.

alin2

Quick update: I decided to save a little $$ and go with the Goodyear Ultragrips which have decent reviews.

Will post a review when the weather turns and I get a few hundred miles on them.

doug_999

The ultra grips sound new?
and while too late for my input, I’ve never found a tire better than Michelin unfortunately. I have the Pirelli winters on my 992 and … damn I wish the Alpin would have been available. And I went with them over the conti because of the poor reviews of that tire.

alin2

I actually agree with you re: Michelins. But since I've been spending money like a drunken sailor on my GTS, I figured I would save a little for N-spec winter tires especially since I'm not going to be driving rally style during the winter. Just want a winter tire with decent dry grip and decent snow/ice performance. Willing to accept a little more tire noise, etc.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...ndard%20Brakes

jlegelis

Since you are throwing money at the car (enjoy!) have you considered a full factory winter wheel set? Makes swapping a one hour operation. https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU992WW2021.html

Gus.

i bought the alpine 5s
amazing tire for winter driving

i live in Vancouver Canada and it snows a decent amount here
and this being my daily driver need to get around town alpine 5s are the way to go

also ended up going a bit smaller on the back wheels 295 so less things get thrown up on the hips in winter conditions
ended up saving a decent chunk doing that tooo

doug_999

Not for the OP here, but for anyone reading, check with your local dealer for the winter tire sets. They often put them on sales and will save you a TON in shipping.

chicagomarketing

Another recommendation for Michelin Pilot Alpin 5! I had the series before and that was great as well!

alin2

One reason why I'm being so profligate is that I use the excuse for a winter set to get a set of aftermarket wheels. Don't tell my wife. I mount the current OEM tires on the aftermarket wheels and mount the winters on the OEM wheels.

Got a set of HREs getting mounted today.

Scott P

I had Michelin Alpins on my 530xi T in Buffalo, NY for a few seasons and never had a problem. I prefer Bridgestone Blizzaks but the difference was negligible and cheaper.

alin2

Well...it seems everyone has experience with the Michelin Alpins.

I guess I'm taking one for the team with the Goodyear Ultragrips.

I figure it's a N-spec winter for the 992 so, it can't be THAT bad. Lol.

TuvaD

I ran Alpins last winter. The braking distances were shockingly bad.

Still, I hear they’re better than most other winter tire options.