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.
These tyres were tested together in 12 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AUTOBILD
|
Winter
|
2024 | 205/55 R16 | View |
ADAC
|
Winter
|
2024 | 205/55 R16 | View |
Autoexpress
|
Winter
|
2023 | 225/45 R17 | View |
Autoklub ČR
|
Winter
|
2022 | 225/45 R17 | View |
Autoexpress
|
Winter
|
2022 | 225/45 R19 | View |
Autozeitung
|
Winter
|
2022 | 225/45 R17 | View |
ADAC
|
Winter
|
2022 | 185/65 R15 | View |
ADAC
|
Winter
|
2022 | 215/60 R16 | View |
Autobild
|
Winter
|
2021 | 205/55 R16 | View |
TÜV
|
Winter
|
2021 | 225/45 R17 | View |
AutoMotorSport
|
Winter
|
2021 | 195/55 R16 | View |
Autoexpress
|
Winter
|
2020 | 205/55 R16 | View |
Averaged from 12 tests
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Michelin ALPIN 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
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