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Comparison: Continental WinterContact 8 S vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Continental (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 57% of the Continental WinterContact 8 S. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact 8 S was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2025 275/35 R19 test, where both the WinterContact 8 S and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Continental WinterContact 8 S dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 also have B wet ratings.

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact 8 S
50%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact 8 S
53%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact 8 S
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact 8 S
43%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact 8 S
43%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Best in category: Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ (77.2%)
Dry Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact 8 S
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact 8 S
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Dry Lane Change
Continental WinterContact 8 S
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
50%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental WinterContact 8 S
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (83.3%)
Snow Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact 8 S
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact 8 S
57%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact 8 S
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact 8 S
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (95.3%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact 8 S
50%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Ride Comfort
Continental WinterContact 8 S
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (86.0%)
Economy
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact 8 S
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (100.0%)

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