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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

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 99% of the Continental WinterContact TS 870. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 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 PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
21
17
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.7
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
133
80

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Snow performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Lateral guidance on snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%

Wet

Wet
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Dry lane changing
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Dry steering response
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Dry performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Price/value
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
68%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
80%
Interior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%

Ice

Ice
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Ice braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
30%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

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