Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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 93% of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the WinterContact TS 870 P were tested. See more mutual tests below. 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 WinterContact TS 870 P 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 P is made in Czech Republic.
Great news! We found mutual test data
These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
You can explore discipline-by-discipline comparisons, view the spider chart, check price differences, and see which tests were used for this analysis. Or view the general comparison →
Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (9)
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
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Autobild
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Winter
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2025 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Autozeitung
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Winter
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2025 | 245/45 R19 | View |
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AUTOBILD
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Winter
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2024 | 245/45 R18 | View |
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AUTOBILD
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Winter
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2024 | 235/35 R19 | View |
Sportauto
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Winter
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2023 | 225/40 R18 | View |
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Autobild
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Winter
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2023 | 225/40 R18 | View |
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Autobild
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Winter
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2023 | 225/45 R18 | View |
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Autobild
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Winter
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2022 | 245/40 R19 | View |
AutoMotorSport
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Winter
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2022 | 245/45 R19 | View |
Performance comparison
Averaged from 9 tests
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
