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

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

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.

#	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 /100%	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P /93%

Dimensions	R16 - R22	R16 - R22
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Segment

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Premium

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 178

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 133

Number of tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 29x

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 21x

Best position in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 1.

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 1.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 4.

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 13.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 1.67

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 3.66

Year of the last test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 2025

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 2025

Best rating in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Exemplary

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Test winner

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Good

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Good

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

84%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

73%

Snow traction

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 83%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 65%

Snow braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 80%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 70%

Snow handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 44%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 30%

Snow cornering

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 84%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 80%

Lateral guidance on snow

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 92%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 74%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

72%

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

70%

Wet braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 71%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 67%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 64%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 62%

Wet handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 86%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 79%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 72%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 51%

Wet circle cornering

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 80%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 80%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 B

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P B

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

80%

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

74%

Dry braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 68%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 59%

Dry handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 90%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 86%

Dry lane changing

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 93%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 90%

Dry steering response

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 93%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 88%

Dry performance

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 44%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 44%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

66%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

59%

Rolling resistance

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 88%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 79%

Mileage

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 36%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 21%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 C

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P C

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

80%

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

78%

Exterior noise

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 87%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 81%

Comfort

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 72%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 73%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ?

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 ?

Offroad

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

96%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

77%

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

64.5%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

0%

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These tyres were tested together in 15 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1–	1
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary	2	2+	1–	1
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Good	2+	2	2+	2
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Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2025 245/45 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	139	135	141
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Highly recommended	123	134	140
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Highly recommended	131	127	118
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	1.7
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Good	2.0
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Good	2.2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Snow
Best values in test	32.6	27.1
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5	33.2	27.8
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	35.6	28.0
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-	1
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Exemplary	1-	2	2+
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1-
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary	2	2+	1-
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Exemplary	2+	2+	2
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TYRE REVIEWS Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19

Name
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Recommended
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Sportauto Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18

Name
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Rating: Very good
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Very good
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18

Name
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Exemplary
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Highly recommended
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner	2+	2+	1	2+
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Exemplary	2+	2+	2+	2-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	34,3	29,2
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	34,9	30,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 245/40 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Rating: Good	2-	2	1-
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Exemplary	2	2	2+
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2022 245/45 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,3	9,4	10	10	10
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Very good	7	9,1	10	8	9
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Very good	7,5	9,4	8,3	10	8
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2021 225/40 R18

Name
Best values in test	1
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Rating: Test winner	1
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Test winner	1
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