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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Michelin Alpin A4 (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 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Michelin Alpin A4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Michelin Alpin A4 has C rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin
Alpin A4
Number of tests
17
5
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
1.7
4.4
Latest test
2025
2019
Available sizes
80
42

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 4 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Michelin Alpin A4
99%
Dry driving behavior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Safety
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Michelin Alpin A4
73%
Wet braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Wet handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Michelin Alpin A4
82%
Wet circle cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Snow
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Snow braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Michelin Alpin A4
92%
Snow handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Michelin Alpin A4
83%
Snow traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Michelin Alpin A4
97%
Ice
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Ice braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Michelin Alpin A4
95%
Exterior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Michelin Alpin A4
90%
Interior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Costs
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Michelin Alpin A4
100%

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