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Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 (2026)

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 (91%) than Continental (90%). The first tyre test of Michelin Alpin A4 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin Alpin A4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin A4
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
5
17
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
4.4
1.7
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
42
80

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 4 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin A4
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Safety
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin A4
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin A4
82%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Snow braking
Michelin Alpin A4
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Snow handling
Michelin Alpin A4
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Snow traction
Michelin Alpin A4
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Ice
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Ice braking
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
95%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
90%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Interior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%

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