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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
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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 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 7 was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 7 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 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 7 is made in Spain/Germany and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.

#	Michelin ALPIN 7 /83%	Continental WinterContact TS 870 /99%

Dimensions	R15 - R20	R14 - R18
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Segment

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 80

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 62

Number of tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 17x

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 6x

Best position in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 1.

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 1.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 6.

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 8.

Average position in tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 1.71

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 3.67

Year of the last test

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 2025

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 2024

Best rating in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Very good

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Very good

Worst rating in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Good

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

92%

Michelin
ALPIN 7

86%

Wet braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 87%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 80%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 93%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 78%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 94%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 87%

Wet handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 92%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 90%

Wet circle cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 94%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 87%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 B

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 B

Snow

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

93%

Michelin
ALPIN 7

90%

Snow handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 90%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 90%

Snow traction

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 87%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 85%

Snow braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 90%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 88%

Snow cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 94%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 86%

Lateral guidance on snow

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 100%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 100%

Snow acceleration

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 97%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 87%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

90%

Michelin
ALPIN 7

79%

Dry braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 86%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 83%

Dry handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 91%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 86%

Dry lane changing

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 95%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 67%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 7

91%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

87%

Comfort

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 99%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 80%

Exterior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 86%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 84%

Interior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 98%

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 96%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 ?

2. Michelin ALPIN 7 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 7

95%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

89%

Rolling resistance

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 95%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 89%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 7 C

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 C

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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2025 225/45 R17

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Michelin Alpin 7
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Test winner
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