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 93% of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the PILOT ALPIN 5 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 (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 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 PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.
These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobild
|
Winter
|
2025 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Autozeitung
|
Winter
|
2025 | 245/45 R19 | View |
AUTOBILD
|
Winter
|
2024 | 245/45 R18 | View |
AUTOBILD
|
Winter
|
2024 | 235/35 R19 | View |
Sportauto
|
Winter
|
2023 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Autobild
|
Winter
|
2023 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Autobild
|
Winter
|
2023 | 225/45 R18 | View |
Autobild
|
Winter
|
2022 | 245/40 R19 | View |
AutoMotorSport
|
Winter
|
2022 | 245/45 R19 | View |
Averaged from 9 tests
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
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