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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs. Michelin 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%). But when it comes to comparing Continental WinterContact TS 860 and Michelin Alpin 5, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 860 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Michelin Alpin 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the WinterContact TS 860 and the Alpin 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 860 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the Michelin Alpin 5 also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterContact TS 860 is made - Portugal/Slovakia.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2018 195/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2017 195/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
86%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
86%
Michelin Alpin 5
73%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
92%
Michelin Alpin 5
78%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 860
85%
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 860
88%
Michelin Alpin 5
86%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 860
79%
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Best in category: Falken EuroWinter HS01 (86.4%)
Dry Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
82%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
82%
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
81%
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Best in category: Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 (87.3%)
Snow Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
88%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Michelin Alpin 5
72%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
91%
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (97.0%)
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 860
86%
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
88%
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (97.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (97.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR D4 (93.8%)
Ice Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
81%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Ice Braking Abs
Continental WinterContact TS 860
86%
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
76%
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Best in category: ESA-Tecar Super Grip 9 (87.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Continental WinterContact TS 860
83%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Michelin Alpin 5
74%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 860
74%
Michelin Alpin 5
64%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Continental WinterContact TS 860
78%
Michelin Alpin 5
70%
Ride Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Best in category: Falken EuroWinter HS01 (88.0%)
Economy
Continental WinterContact TS 860
82%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
84%
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (100.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Continental WinterContact TS 860
90%
Michelin Alpin 5
74%
Best: Laufenn I Fit LW31 (92.0%)
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 860
73%
Michelin Alpin 5
94%
Best in category: Laufenn I Fit LW31 (90.5%)

Performance spider chart

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