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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2

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 91% of the Michelin CrossClimate 2. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 first 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 CrossClimate 2 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterContact TS 870 is made in France and CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Number of tests
17
24
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.7
2.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
80
151

Dry

Dry
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Dry handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
Dry lane changing
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%

Snow

Snow
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
90%
Snow traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
93%
Snow acceleration
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%

Wet

Wet
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72%
Wet braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Wet handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Wet circle cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
77%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
73%
Exterior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
80%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Interior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
62%

Costs

Costs
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Rolling resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Price/value
Continental WinterContact TS 870
68%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
43%

Ice

Ice
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

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