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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

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.

#	Michelin ALPIN 6 /63%	Continental WinterContact TS 870 /99%

Dimensions	R15 - R20	R14 - R18
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Segment

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 80

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 76

Number of tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 31x

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 17x

Best position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 1.

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 1.

Worst position in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 8.

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 13.

Average position in tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 1.71

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.35

Year of the last test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 2024

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 2024

Best rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Very good

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Good

Snow

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

93%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

83%

Snow braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 92%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

Snow traction

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 88%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 86%

Snow handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 90%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 82%

Snow cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 94%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 81%

Snow acceleration

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 97%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 94%

Lateral guidance on snow

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 100%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 72%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

89%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

86%

Dry braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 84%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

Dry handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 92%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

Dry lane changing

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 95%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 94%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

87%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

80%

Wet braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 85%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 93%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 73%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 94%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 82%

Wet handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 92%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 90%

Wet circle cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 93%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 B

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 B

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

86%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

83%

Exterior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 84%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 78%

Comfort

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 80%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 74%

Interior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 98%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 96%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 ?

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

80%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

76%

Rolling resistance

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 89%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 74%

Mileage

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 93%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 83%

Price/value

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 68%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 60%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 C

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

78%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

78%

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These tyres were tested together in 16 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	2	2
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2+	1	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.6	1.9	2.0	2.3	2.9	1.7	2.0
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2.7	2.5	2.2	2.6	3.4	2.2	2.1
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Good	1.6	1.9	2.0	2.3	2.9	1.8	2.1
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
Michelin Alpin 6	36.2	29.7
Continental WinterContact TS 870	37.1	29.1
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name
Michelin Alpin 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Test winner
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,8	2,0
Michelin ALPIN 6 Rating: Good	1,8	2,3
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Good	2,0	2,0
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name
Michelin Alpin 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Highly recommended
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Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	103,6	108,3	100,2	102,1
Michelin Alpin 6	101,5	105,2	97,7	100,5
Continental WinterContact TS 870	103,6	108,3	99,7	102,1
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R19

Name	Points total
Best values in test	100
Michelin Alpin 6	98.5
Continental WinterContact TS 870	100
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Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	147	143	147
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Highly recommended	130	119	134
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Test winner	147	136	147
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,7	1,9	1,8	1,9	1,7	2,5	1,5
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,3	2,5	2,0	2,3	1,7	2,6	2,0
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Good	2,1	2,3	2,2	2,5	1,8	3,0	2,0
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	2,0	1,8	1,4	1,8	1,5	2,7	1,5
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,4	2,0	2,4	1,9	2,6	2,8	2,0
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Good	2,1	2,4	1,6	1,9	2,1	2,8	2,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	2+	2-	1
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	1-	2+	1
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Michelin Alpin 6	34,9	29,1
Continental WinterContact TS 870	34,2	27,7
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TÜV Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance
Best values in test	1102	301,21	501,21	202,4	109,6
Michelin Alpin 6	1050	283,86	480,06	194,2	91,6
Continental WinterContact TS 870	1102	301,21	501,21	200	100
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2021 195/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	8,7	9,6	9,3	10	10	10
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	7,7	7,2	9,3	7,0	6	9
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Very good	8,2	7,9	7,9	8,4	10	10
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	101,6	299,9	299,9	100	101,1	100,7
Michelin Alpin 6	98,4	291,9	295,4	96,2	87,6	98,8
Continental WinterContact TS 870	101,6	299,9	299,9	93,8	101,1	100,7
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