In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and the Michelin Alpin 6 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and Michelin Alpin 6 are Premium Touring Winter tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.
Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been fourteen tests which compare both tyres directly!
Out of these fourteen tests:
While it might look like the Continental WinterContact TS 870 is better than the Michelin Alpin 6 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.36% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:45.1M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 42.8M |
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:47.4M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 45.9M |
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:46.1M | Michelin Alpin 6: 46.4M |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:39.2M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 36.6M |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:43.5M | Michelin Alpin 6: 44.5M |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:44.7M | Michelin Alpin 6: 45.5M |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:43.9M | Michelin Alpin 6: 44M |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 1.17% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:63.3s | Michelin Alpin 6: 64.5s |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:80.2s | Michelin Alpin 6: 80.7s |
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 0.96% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:114Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 113.7Km/H |
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:138.8Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 137Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:110.6Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 109.2Km/H |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 scored 5% more points than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:30 Points | Michelin Alpin 6: 24 Points |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:90 Points | Michelin Alpin 6: 90 Points |
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle in 1.28% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:34.2M | Michelin Alpin 6: 34.9M |
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:32.1M | Michelin Alpin 6: 32.2M |
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:53.4M | Michelin Alpin 6: 54.6M |
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:51.9M | Michelin Alpin 6: 53.3M |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:27.6M | Michelin Alpin 6: 31.8M |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:37.7M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 36.8M |
2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:37.1M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 36.2M |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:35.1M | Michelin Alpin 6: 35.4M |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:57.9M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 56.6M |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle in 1.53% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:38.5M | Michelin Alpin 6: 39.1M |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 2.29% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:89.7s | Michelin Alpin 6: 91.2s |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:97.7s | Michelin Alpin 6: 100.6s |
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 0.03% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:70.2Km/H | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 70.8Km/H |
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:72Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 71.6Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:75.14Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 75.02Km/H |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 scored 5.93% more points than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:45 Points | Michelin Alpin 6: 37 Points |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:90 Points | Michelin Alpin 6: 90 Points |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 1.65% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:12.77s | Michelin Alpin 6: 12.95s |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:12.29s | Michelin Alpin 6: 12.52s |
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during seven straight aqua tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 floated at a 4.62% higher speed than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:83.9Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 82Km/H |
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:82.3Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 78Km/H |
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:75.2Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 73.4Km/H |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:82.4Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 79.9Km/H |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:81.1Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 77.8Km/H |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:84Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 77.2Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:84.3Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 78.5Km/H |
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during seven curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 slipped out at a 10.29% higher speed than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.29m/sec2 | Michelin Alpin 6: 2.84m/sec2 |
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.38m/sec2 | Michelin Alpin 6: 3.09m/sec2 |
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:2.96m/sec2 | Michelin Alpin 6: 2.85m/sec2 |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:8.1m/sec2 | Michelin Alpin 6: 7.6m/sec2 |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.3m/sec2 | Michelin Alpin 6: 2.9m/sec2 |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.7m/sec2 | Michelin Alpin 6: 3.2m/sec2 |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.82m/sec2 | Michelin Alpin 6: 3.16m/sec2 |
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during nine snow braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle in 3.55% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:27.7M | Michelin Alpin 6: 29.1M |
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:33.1M | Michelin Alpin 6: 33.2M |
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:27.7M | Michelin Alpin 6: 29.1M |
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:26M | Michelin Alpin 6: 27.3M |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:27.8M | Michelin Alpin 6: 29.6M |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:9.5M | Michelin Alpin 6: 10M |
2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:29.1M | Michelin Alpin 6: 29.7M |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:9.9M | Michelin Alpin 6: 10.3M |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:29.1M | Michelin Alpin 6: 29.7M |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and Michelin Alpin 6 performed equally well in snow traction tests.
Best In Snow Traction: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:5.1s | Michelin Alpin 6: 5.1s |
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 had 0.72% better snow traction than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:1.87N | Michelin Alpin 6: 1.83N |
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:2839N | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 2862N |
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:2712N | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 2782N |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:252N | Michelin Alpin 6: 251.3N |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:229N | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 236N |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:2520N | Michelin Alpin 6: 2483N |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 0.1% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:81.8s | Michelin Alpin 6: 82.9s |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:116.5s | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 115.6s |
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 2.23% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:53.4Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 51.6Km/H |
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:57.3Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 56.6Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:60Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 58.7Km/H |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 scored 2.61% more points than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:30 Points | Michelin Alpin 6: 22 Points |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:85 Points | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 90 Points |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 3.05% faster through a slalom than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Slalom: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.28m/sec2 | Michelin Alpin 6: 3.18m/sec2 |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle 6.67% shorter than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Ice Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:19.5M | Michelin Alpin 6: 19.7M |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:18.3M | Michelin Alpin 6: 20.8M |
Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during six noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 measured 0.82% quieter than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:70.8dB | Michelin Alpin 6: 70.9dB |
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:70.6dB | Michelin Alpin 6: 70.9dB |
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:71dB | Michelin Alpin 6: 72dB |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:72dB | Michelin Alpin 6: 72.9dB |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:71.1dB | Michelin Alpin 6: 71.9dB |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:71dB | Michelin Alpin 6: 71.4dB |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 measured 0.43% quieter than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:69.5dB | Michelin Alpin 6: 69.8dB |
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 is predicted to cover 5.73% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wear: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:45400KM | Michelin Alpin 6: 40100KM |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:55900KM | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 61000KM |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:43800KM | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 53200KM |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:47970KM | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 50500KM |
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two value tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 proved to have a 7.67% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Value: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:8.37Price/1000 | Michelin Alpin 6: 9.6Price/1000 |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:2.99Price/1000 | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 2.79Price/1000 |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:9.59Price/1000 | Michelin Alpin 6: 10.3Price/1000 |
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during four price tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 cost 3% less than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Price: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:103 | Michelin Alpin 6: 123 |
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:380 | Michelin Alpin 6: 385 |
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:640 | Michelin Alpin 6: 660 |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:166.49 | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 163.59 |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:167 | Michelin Alpin 6: 170 |
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 had a 8.21% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:8kg / t | Michelin Alpin 6: 9.1kg / t |
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:7.94kg / t | Michelin Alpin 6: 8.75kg / t |
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:8.1kg / t | Michelin Alpin 6: 8.8kg / t |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:8.4kg / t | Michelin Alpin 6: 9.1kg / t |
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:7.83kg / t | Michelin Alpin 6: 8.1kg / t |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 used 1.82% less fuel than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental WinterContact TS 870
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:5.7l/100km | Michelin Alpin 6: 5.8l/100km |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:5.1l/100km | Michelin Alpin 6: 5.2l/100km |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 emitted 16.33% less particle wear matter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:65.3mg/km/t | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 56mg/km/t |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870:59mg/km/t | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 48mg/km/t |
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and Michelin Alpin 6.
In total the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has been reviewed 17 times and drivers have given the tyre 82% overall.
The Michelin Alpin 6 has been reviewed 30 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Alpin 6.
In conclusion the Continental WinterContact TS 870 performed better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow slalom, ice braking, noise, noise, value, price, rolling resistance and fuel consumption, while the Michelin Alpin 6 performed better in dry braking, wet handling [km/h], snow traction, wear and abrasion.
Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Continental WinterContact TS 870 seems to be the best tyre overall.
However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.
Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
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