Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (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%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 94% 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.