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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Michelin PILOT 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%). 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.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (9)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Winter
2025 245/45 R19 View
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 245/45 R18 View
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 235/35 R19 View
Sportauto Sportauto
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 245/40 R19 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2022 245/45 R19 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 9 tests

Wet Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
61%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (85.9%)
Dry Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry Lane Change
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (91.8%)
Snow Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (96.0%)
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (94.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Noise Interior
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Ride Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Best in category: Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 (100.0%)
Economy
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Best in category: Toyo Observe S944 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

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