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    Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Michelin Alpin 7

    2026 test data · 17 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Michelin Alpin 7: 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 and Michelin Alpin 7 appear in 17 tests, 1 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.

    How the Michelin Alpin 7 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 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 Michelin Alpin 7 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Continental WinterContact TS 870 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Michelin Alpin 7 if

    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricContinental WinterContact TS 870Michelin Alpin 7
    SegmentTouring WinterTouring Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used125
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.04.6
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score91.690.4

    Tire Lab Score

    91.6
    Excellent · Winter
    90.4
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental WinterContact TS 870Michelin Alpin 7Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    137
    Avg rank 5.5
    112
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.1
    45
    Avg rank 4.4
    122
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.0
    647
    Avg rank 4.5
    23
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 3.9
    4
    		No data
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.1
    23
    Avg rank 4.1
    35
    Michelin Alpin 7
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 6.0
    1
    		No data
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.7
    Avg rank 8.2
    Michelin Alpin 7

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin Alpin 7.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin Alpin 7.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the Michelin Alpin 7.

    🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 7.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 6.1 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 7.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to 8.7 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 or Michelin Alpin 7?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Alpin 7.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Alpin 7 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Alpin 7 ranks better than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Alpin 7.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, Michelin Alpin 7 in 5, with 1 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 →