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.