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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs. Michelin Primacy 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%). The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 860 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 860 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 860 is made - Portugal/Slovakia.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
23
5
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.3
4.8
Latest test
2021
2026
Available sizes
76
158

Dry

Dry
Continental WinterContact TS 860
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
82%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Dry handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
91%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Dry driving behavior
Continental WinterContact TS 860
73%
Dry performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
62%

Wet

Wet
Continental WinterContact TS 860
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Wet braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental WinterContact TS 860
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental WinterContact TS 860
90%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Wet circle cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 860
90%
Wet handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
94%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Wet performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
91%
Michelin Primacy 5
71%

Snow

Snow
Continental WinterContact TS 860
91%
Snow traction
Continental WinterContact TS 860
88%
Snow braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
90%
Snow handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Snow cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 860
93%
Snow performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 860
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Exterior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 860
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Interior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 860
77%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 860
90%

Costs

Costs
Continental WinterContact TS 860
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 860
77%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Rolling resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
82%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Fuel efficiency
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Price/value
Continental WinterContact TS 860
68%

Ice

Ice
Continental WinterContact TS 860
80%
Ice lateral guidance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
76%
Ice braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
82%

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