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Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Michelin Alpin A4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Alpin A4

R14 – R17
VS
Continental WinterContact TS 870 PPremium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870 P

9.3
R16 – R22
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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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Alpin A4 was done in 2015, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin Alpin A4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin A4
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Number of tests
5
29
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
4.4
3.7
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
42
178

Wet

Wet
Michelin Alpin A4
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin A4
61%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin A4
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
74%
Wet performance
Michelin Alpin A4
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
76%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
86%
Dry performance
Michelin Alpin A4
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
59%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
74%

Snow

Snow
Michelin Alpin A4
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Snow handling
Michelin Alpin A4
58%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
65%
Snow traction
Michelin Alpin A4
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
75%
Snow performance
Michelin Alpin A4
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Snow braking
Michelin Alpin A4
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Alpin A4
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
59%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Interior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Alpin A4
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin A4
94%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
37%

Ice

Ice
Michelin Alpin A4
84%

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