In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (
Continental). Generally,
Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than
Continental (83%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 63% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and
UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.
