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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

1 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 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 and the ALPIN 7 were tested. 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 7 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 7 is made in Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Number of tests
17
6
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.7
3.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
80
62

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 7
77%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Michelin ALPIN 7
78%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Michelin ALPIN 7
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Michelin ALPIN 7
50%
Dry Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 7
89%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Snow Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 7
89%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
61%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Michelin ALPIN 7
91%
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Comfort & Noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Noise Interior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Economy
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2025225/45 R17View

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