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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

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 84% of the Michelin Primacy 5. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
17
3
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.7
4.7
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
80
126

Wet

Wet
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Wet braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Wet handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Wet circle cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Dry

Dry
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Dry handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%

Snow

Snow
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Snow handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Snow acceleration
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Exterior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Interior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

Costs

Costs
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%

Ice

Ice
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

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