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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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 P has a better rating of 93% compared to 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 7 was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 7 and the WinterContact TS 870 P were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany and WinterContact TS 870 P is made in Czech Republic.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 235/50 R19 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View
Die Reifentester Die Reifentester
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin ALPIN 7
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Wet Braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%
Wet Handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
92%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Best: Nokian Snowproof 2 (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Best: Nokian Snowproof 2 (100.0%)
Best in category: Continental Winter Contact TS 870 P (94.8%)
Dry Performance
Michelin ALPIN 7
74%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
95%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Dry Braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Dry Handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin ALPIN 7
67%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin ALPIN 7
67%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Best in category: Continental Winter Contact TS 870 P (100.0%)
Snow Performance
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Snow Braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
92%
Snow Traction
Michelin ALPIN 7
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%
Snow Handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
Best in category: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 (100.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
86%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Noise Exterior
Michelin ALPIN 7
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Noise Interior
Michelin ALPIN 7
97%
Ride Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%
Best in category: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 3 (100.0%)
Economy
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
91%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Rolling Resistance
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
91%
Best in category: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons G3 (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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