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 Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 88% of the Continental AllSeasonContact 2. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France and
AllSeasonContact 2 is made in Czech Republic.