Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 93% compared to 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the ALPIN 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 7 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterContact TS 870 P is made in Czech Republic and ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany.