Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV (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 870 P and Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV, the rating is the same - 94%. Important for this comparison is also the STRAßENVERKEHR 2024 235/55 R18 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has B wet grip rating, whereas 71% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 P is made - Czech Republic.