Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Continental WinterContact TS 870: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter and Continental WinterContact TS 870 appear in 15 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Continental WinterContact TS 870 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter's brand, sizing or price
Choose Continental WinterContact TS 870 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 12 |
| Best rank | #4 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.7 | 5.0 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.5 | 91.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.2 | Avg rank 4.5 137 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.5 | Avg rank 4.1 45 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 19.6 | Avg rank 4.0 647 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 3.9 4 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.5 | Avg rank 6.1 23 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 8.7 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 14.2 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 11.5 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 19.6 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🧊 Ice: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to no data for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 10.5 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 14.0 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 10.0 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Alnac 4G Winter or Continental WinterContact TS 870?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks better than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter appears in 3 independent tests, Continental WinterContact TS 870 in 12, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →