Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 860S vs. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 (2026)

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 (91%) than Continental (90%). But when it comes to comparing Continental WinterContact TS 860S and Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 860S was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 255/35 R19 test, where both the WinterContact TS 860S and the Pilot Alpin PA4 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Continental WinterContact TS 860S dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (91%) of the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 also have C wet ratings.