Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Continental (90%). The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV was done in 2015, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the WinterContact TS 850P SUV and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (71%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV also have C wet ratings.