Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs. Michelin Alpin 5 (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%). But when it comes to comparing Continental WinterContact TS 860 and Michelin Alpin 5, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 860 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Michelin Alpin 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the WinterContact TS 860 and the Alpin 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 860 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the Michelin Alpin 5 also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterContact TS 860 is made - Portugal/Slovakia.