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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

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

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (12)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2023 225/45 R17 View
Autoklub ČR Autoklub ČR
Winter
2022 225/45 R17 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2022 225/45 R19 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Winter
2022 225/45 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 215/60 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
TÜV TÜV
Winter
2021 225/45 R17 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2021 195/55 R16 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 12 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Wet Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Wet Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin ALPIN 6
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (99.2%)
Dry Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
91%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Dry Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Dry Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (98.0%)
Snow Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Snow Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Snow Traction
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Snow Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Ice Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Ice Braking Abs
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Best in category: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Noise Exterior
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Noise Interior
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Ride Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)
Economy
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Rolling Resistance
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Mileage
Michelin ALPIN 6
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Best in category: Nokian WR Snowproof P (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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