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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

12 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 has a better rating of 99% compared to 63% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterContact TS 870 is made in France and ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Number of tests
17
31
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.7
4.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
80
76

Performance comparison

Averaged from 12 tests

Wet Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Dry Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
92%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Dry Lane Change
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Snow Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Ice Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Comfort & Noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Noise Interior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Ride Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Economy
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Winter
2022225/45 R17View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2022225/45 R19View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2022225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
TÜVTÜV
Winter
2021225/45 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2021195/55 R16View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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