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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Alpin PA4

R17 – R21
VS
Continental WinterContact TS 870Premium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870

9.9
R14 – R18
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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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 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 - 90% of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Alpin PA4
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
7
17
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
3.6
1.7
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
116
80

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%

Snow

Snow
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow braking
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow cornering
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Snow handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%

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