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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

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 PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 7 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany and PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 7
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
6
26
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.7
2.2
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
62
66

Wet

Wet
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Wet braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin ALPIN 7
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Wet handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%

Snow

Snow
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Snow handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Snow traction
Michelin ALPIN 7
85%
Snow braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%

Dry

Dry
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Dry performance
Michelin ALPIN 7
91%
Continental PremiumContact 7
35%
Dry lane changing
Michelin ALPIN 7
67%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Dry steering response
Michelin ALPIN 7
67%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 7
99%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Exterior noise
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Interior noise
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%

Costs

Costs
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Rolling resistance
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%

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