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

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
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 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.

#	Michelin ALPIN 7 /83%	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P /93%

Dimensions	R15 - R20	R16 - R22
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Segment

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 178

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 62

Number of tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 29x

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 6x

Best position in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 1.

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 1.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 6.

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 13.

Average position in tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 3.66

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 3.67

Year of the last test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 2025

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 2025

Best rating in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Test winner

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Very good

Worst rating in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Good

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

86%

Michelin
ALPIN 7

84%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 86%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 85%

Wet handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 92%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 87%

Wet braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 87%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 75%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 81%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 80%

Wet circle cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 81%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 81%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P B

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 B

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 7

89%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

88%

Snow traction

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 87%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 83%

Snow braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 92%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 86%

Snow handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 90%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 88%

Snow cornering

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 86%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 71%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

94%

Michelin
ALPIN 7

75%

Dry braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 90%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 77%

Dry handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 90%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 85%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 7

89%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

85%

Exterior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 84%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 79%

Comfort

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 87%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 84%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ?

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 7

93%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

91%

Rolling resistance

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 93%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 91%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 C

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P C

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 215/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2	2	1
Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Good	2	2	1
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Exemplary	2	2	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 235/50 R19

Name
Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Exemplary
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Exemplary
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2025 215/55 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9.1	9.8	9.1	9.1	9.7
Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Very good	8.5	8.9	8.2	8.4	8.4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Outstanding	9.1	9.8	8.9	8.2	9.0
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