Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 are Ultra High Performance Winter tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
WinterContact-TS-870-P VS Pilot-Alpin-5

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been thirteen tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these thirteen tests:

  • Continental WinterContact TS 870 P finished ahead of the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 in two of the tests
  • Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 finished ahead of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P in nine of the tests
  • The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 drew in two of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is better than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during twelve dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 2.26% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
42.93M
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
41.96M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:39.25M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 37.95M
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:44.2M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 43.5M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:46.1M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 43.5M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.7M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 42.6M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:41.64M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41.22M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:42.6M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 42M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.1M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 42.3M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:44.6M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 44M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:44.4M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 43.6M
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:41.16M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 40.35M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.2M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41.8M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:41.2M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 40.7M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during four dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.05% faster around a lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
64.53s
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
63.85s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:45.51s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 44.8s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71.4s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 70.81s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:53.01s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 52.46s
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:88.19s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 87.31s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.31% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
108.61Km/H
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
108.95Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:120.5Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 119.6Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:96.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 96.7Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:105.4Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 107.1Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:112.9Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 112.6Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:102.2Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 103.1Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:123.7Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 123Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:102.7Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 103.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:105.4Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 106.4Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 0.44% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
38.5 Points
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
38.33 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:98 Points Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 95 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:9.5 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from thirteen tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 1.41% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
38.55M
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
39.1M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:29.41M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 30.99M
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:35.4M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 34.6M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:46.9M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.8M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:46.4M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 48.3M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:27.94M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 27.83M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30.5M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 31.3M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.9M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 34.3M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54.6M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 53.6M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:47.4M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.9M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.2M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 33.2M
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31.02M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 30.62M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:51.5M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 51.3M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 32.5M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 1.38% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
29.97M
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
30.39M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31.2M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 32.9M
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:28.74M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 27.88M

Wet Braking - Worn

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet braking - worn tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 10.75% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
33.2M
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
37.2M
Wet braking at Low Tread Depth, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Worn: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:33.2M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 37.2M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 0.33% faster around a wet lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
75.74s
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
75.49s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:49.94s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.8s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:58.09s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 57.53s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:85.01s Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 85.73s
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:109.92s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 108.88s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80.91Km/H
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
80.91Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]:

2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:73.8Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 73.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:77.2Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 77.3Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:85.7Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 85.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:85.5Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 85.7Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:81.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 81.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:79.4Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 79.4Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:80.7Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 80.6Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:83.9Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 84Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 2.99% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
38 Points
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
39.17 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:95 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 98 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:10 Points Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:9 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 9.5 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero wet circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had 0.68% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
7.3m/s
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
7.35m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.3m/s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.35m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P floated at a 0.34% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82.63Km/H
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
82.91Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:80.8Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 83.1Km/H
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:73Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 74.9Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:79.7Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 80.7Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:93.3Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 93.63Km/H
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:94.9Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 92.4Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:91.4Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 91.4Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:97.2Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 99Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.2Km/H
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72.8Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.6Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:88.8Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 86.7Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:78.5Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 78.3Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during ten curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P slipped out at a 5.44% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
10.29m/sec2
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
9.73m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:83.9m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 80.8m/sec2
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.76m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.48m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:4.36m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.72m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.34m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.02m/sec2
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.37m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1.87m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.42m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.12m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.86m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.5m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.77m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.46m/sec2
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.1m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.12m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.36m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.14m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.98m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.84m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from thirteen tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during eleven snow braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 3.3% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
24.57M
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
23.76M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:16.24M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 15.67M
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:25.7M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 25.7M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:25.6M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 24.1M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:24.9M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 24.4M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:18.59M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 17.97M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:16.21M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 15.93M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30.5M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 29.2M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30.5M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 29.2M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:29.7M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 28.6M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:29.7M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 29.8M
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:18.25M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 17.61M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31.5M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 30.2M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:22M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 20.5M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 accelerated 4.78% faster than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
6.28s
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
5.98s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.48s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 5.26s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.91s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 5.54s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.2s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.93s
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.53s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 5.18s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had 3.63% better snow traction than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
2057.76N
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
2135.28N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.59N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.69N
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3750N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3860N
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2857N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2915N
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2830N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2944N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2153N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2218N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:1.45N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1.52N
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2144N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2260N
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2723N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2880N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during four snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.89% faster around a lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83.97s
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
82.38s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:88.22s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 86.2s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:87.61s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 84.26s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:80s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 79.76s
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:80.05s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 79.28s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.11% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
57.68Km/H
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
58.33Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:52.9Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 52.5Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:66.7Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 68.7Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:48Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 48.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:59.3Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 60.6Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:55.6Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 55.8Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 54.2Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:60.8Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 60.9Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:64Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 65Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero subj. snow handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 7.68% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
36.93 Points
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
40 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:92 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 100 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:9.8 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:9 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero snow circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P provided 3.02% more lateral grip than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
2.89ms/2
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
2.98ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.89ms/2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.98ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 2.32% faster through a slalom than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
3.37m/sec2
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
3.45m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:4.44m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.68m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:4.09m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.23m/sec2
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:0.348m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 0.352m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.27m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.34m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.66m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.73m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:4.4m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.36m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle 15% shorter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
11.13M
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
9.46M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:11.13M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 9.46M

Ice Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 accelerated 15.41% faster than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
5.32s
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
4.5s
Ice acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Ice Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.32s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.5s

Subj. Comfort

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
32.38 Points
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
32.06 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Noise

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during nine noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 measured 0.81% quieter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71.54dB
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
70.96dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:69.8dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 69.4dB
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.6dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 69.8dB
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.1dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 69.5dB
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:73.5dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.2dB
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72dB Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.4dB
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 70.6dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:69.9dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 69.5dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71.8dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.5dB
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72.3dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.6dB
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.8dB Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.3dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:74.1dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.8dB

Wear

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is predicted to cover 14.18% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
31257KM
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
36423.5KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:26000KM ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 31460KM
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:36514KM ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41387KM

Value

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two value tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 proved to have a 4.56% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
13.6Price/1000
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
12.98Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.58Price/1000 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.83Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:18.62Price/1000 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 18.12Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during seven price tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P cost 5.62% less than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
438.27
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
464.39
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:111.48 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 127.29
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:270 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 309
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:1060 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1125
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:1075 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1090
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:171.59 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 185.99
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:223.8 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 246.46
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:156 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 167

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during twelve rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had a 6.6% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
7.93kg / t
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
8.49kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.758kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 9.142kg / t
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.6kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.1kg / t
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.5kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.47kg / t
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.31kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.23kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.39kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.49kg / t
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.97kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.45kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.94kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.46kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.29kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.89kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.3kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.9kg / t
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.69kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.71kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.19kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.41kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.27kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.66kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

In total the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has been reviewed 18 times and drivers have given the tire 89% overall.

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has been reviewed 21 times and drivers have given the tire 88% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Best Review for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Given 84% 205/60 R16 on mostly motorways for 110 average miles
This is a quick review to help out some folk to buy these tires. My plan before was to buy 860S however the new model intrigued me but I'd say that 860S may in fact be better in terms of subjective feel. Dry grip wasn't half bad, definitely could launch the car hard in the dry however at around 8C or more after prolonged driving session it does start to drop off so I assume it may perform even better in fairly cold weather. Braking in the dry could be better as my previous TS860 tires did better in dry braking. Handling had bit understeer in the dry but nothing that made the drive boring.... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 109 - tire reviewed on October 25, 2021
View all Continental WinterContact TS 870 P driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Given 81% 205/60 R16 H on mostly country roads for 76,000 spirited miles
This is by far the best winter I have used. I live in the alps and use every weekend to go from 300m to 1740m ski ressort. I have needed to chain up even with 30cm snow. On the packed snow/ice no issues even from standing start on gradient. Knowing the road I push the corners and straights with the knowledge they do not let me down
Helpful 188 - tire reviewed on November 5, 2018
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P performed better in subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet braking - worn, curved aquaplaning, price and rolling resistance, while the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet handling [s], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, ice braking, ice traction, noise, wear and value.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in wet handling [km/h], showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.