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Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
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 (90%) than Continental (77%). The first tyre test of Michelin Alpin A4 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 - 95% of Michelin Alpin A4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 81% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B rating.

#	Michelin Alpin A4 /0%	Continental WinterContact TS 870 /98%

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Segment

1. Michelin Alpin A4 Premium

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 80

2. Michelin Alpin A4 35

Number of tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 16x

2. Michelin Alpin A4 5x

Best position in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 1.

2. Michelin Alpin A4 2.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin Alpin A4 6.

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 8.

Average position in tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 1.75

2. Michelin Alpin A4 4.4

Year of the last test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 2024

2. Michelin Alpin A4 2016

Best rating in test

1. Michelin Alpin A4 Highly recommended

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Very good

Worst rating in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Good

2. Michelin Alpin A4 Recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

92%

Michelin
Alpin A4

81%

Wet handling

1. Michelin Alpin A4 91%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 91%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 93%

2. Michelin Alpin A4 61%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 94%

2. Michelin Alpin A4 72%

Wet braking

1. Michelin Alpin A4 91%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 87%

Wet circle cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 93%

2. Michelin Alpin A4 89%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 B

2. Michelin Alpin A4 C

Snow

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

90%

Michelin
Alpin A4

71%

Snow braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 92%

2. Michelin Alpin A4 78%

Snow handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 89%

2. Michelin Alpin A4 58%

Snow traction

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 87%

2. Michelin Alpin A4 78%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

84%

Michelin
Alpin A4

84%

Dry braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 85%

2. Michelin Alpin A4 81%

Dry driving behavior

1. Michelin Alpin A4 89%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 78%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

92%

Michelin
Alpin A4

71%

Exterior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 86%

2. Michelin Alpin A4 59%

Interior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 98%

2. Michelin Alpin A4 81%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 ?

2. Michelin Alpin A4 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

83%

Michelin
Alpin A4

82%

Mileage

1. Michelin Alpin A4 94%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 83%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 C

2. Michelin Alpin A4 E

Ice

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

85%

Michelin
Alpin A4

84%

Ice braking

1. Michelin Alpin A4 86%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 85%

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