Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Michelin Alpin 6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Michelin Alpin 6 appear in 49 tests, 4 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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Michelin Alpin 6 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 19 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 Michelin Alpin 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Michelin Alpin 6 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Michelin Alpin 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 30 | 19 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.8 | 6.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.1 | 95.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Alpin 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Michelin Alpin 6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.2 61413 | Avg rank 5.4 3410 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.2 988 | Avg rank 5.3 351 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.6 2812 | Avg rank 8.5 211 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 10.5 1 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 5310 | Avg rank 6.1 432 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.8 2 | Avg rank 5.5 331 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.1 | Avg rank 5.4 43 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 8.5 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.5 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.1 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.8 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 10.1 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 P or Michelin Alpin 6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ranks higher on average than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Alpin 6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ranks better than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Alpin 6 shows better mileage performance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P appears in 30 independent tests, Michelin Alpin 6 in 19, with 4 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 →