Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Michelin Alpin 6

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and the Michelin Alpin 6 to find out which tire 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 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

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 fourteen tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these fourteen tests:

Continental WinterContact TS 870 finished ahead of the Michelin Alpin 6 in thirteen of the tests
Michelin Alpin 6 finished ahead of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 in one of the 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, 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 seven tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

44.27M

Michelin Alpin 6

43.67M

Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Alpin 6

See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test 195/55 R16	Continental WinterContact TS 870:45.1M	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 42.8M
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental WinterContact TS 870:47.4M	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 45.9M
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:46.1M	Michelin Alpin 6: 46.4M
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental WinterContact TS 870:39.2M	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 36.6M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:43.5M	Michelin Alpin 6: 44.5M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:44.7M	Michelin Alpin 6: 45.5M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:43.9M	Michelin Alpin 6: 44M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

71.75s

Michelin Alpin 6

72.6s

Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:63.3s	Michelin Alpin 6: 64.5s
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:80.2s	Michelin Alpin 6: 80.7s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

121.13Km/H

Michelin Alpin 6

119.97Km/H

Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:114Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 113.7Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:138.8Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 137Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:110.6Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 109.2Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from two tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

60 Points

Michelin Alpin 6

57 Points

Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:30 Points	Michelin Alpin 6: 24 Points
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental WinterContact TS 870:90 Points	Michelin Alpin 6: 90 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from nine tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

40.78M

Michelin Alpin 6

41.31M

Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>

2021 Winter Tire Market Overview 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:34.2M	Michelin Alpin 6: 34.9M
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:32.1M	Michelin Alpin 6: 32.2M
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:53.4M	Michelin Alpin 6: 54.6M
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:51.9M	Michelin Alpin 6: 53.3M
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:27.6M	Michelin Alpin 6: 31.8M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental WinterContact TS 870:37.7M	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 36.8M
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test 205/55 R16	Continental WinterContact TS 870:37.1M	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 36.2M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:35.1M	Michelin Alpin 6: 35.4M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental WinterContact TS 870:57.9M	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 56.6M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

38.5M

Michelin Alpin 6

39.1M

Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16

✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:38.5M

Michelin Alpin 6: 39.1M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

93.7s

Michelin Alpin 6

95.9s

Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:89.7s	Michelin Alpin 6: 91.2s
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:97.7s	Michelin Alpin 6: 100.6s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

72.45Km/H

Michelin Alpin 6

72.47Km/H

Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Alpin 6

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test 195/55 R16	Continental WinterContact TS 870:70.2Km/H	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 70.8Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:72Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 71.6Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:75.14Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 75.02Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from two tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

67.5 Points

Michelin Alpin 6

63.5 Points

Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:45 Points	Michelin Alpin 6: 37 Points
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental WinterContact TS 870:90 Points	Michelin Alpin 6: 90 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from two tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

12.53s

Michelin Alpin 6

12.74s

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:12.77s	Michelin Alpin 6: 12.95s
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:12.29s	Michelin Alpin 6: 12.52s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from seven tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

81.89Km/H

Michelin Alpin 6

78.11Km/H

Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:83.9Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 82Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:82.3Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 78Km/H
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:75.2Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 73.4Km/H
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:82.4Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 79.9Km/H
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:81.1Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 77.8Km/H
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:84Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 77.2Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:84.3Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 78.5Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from seven tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

4.08m/sec2

Michelin Alpin 6

3.66m/sec2

Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.29m/sec2	Michelin Alpin 6: 2.84m/sec2
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.38m/sec2	Michelin Alpin 6: 3.09m/sec2
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:2.96m/sec2	Michelin Alpin 6: 2.85m/sec2
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:8.1m/sec2	Michelin Alpin 6: 7.6m/sec2
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.3m/sec2	Michelin Alpin 6: 2.9m/sec2
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.7m/sec2	Michelin Alpin 6: 3.2m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.82m/sec2	Michelin Alpin 6: 3.16m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from nine tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

24.43M

Michelin Alpin 6

25.33M

Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>

2021 Winter Tire Market Overview 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:27.7M	Michelin Alpin 6: 29.1M
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:33.1M	Michelin Alpin 6: 33.2M
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:27.7M	Michelin Alpin 6: 29.1M
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:26M	Michelin Alpin 6: 27.3M
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:27.8M	Michelin Alpin 6: 29.6M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:9.5M	Michelin Alpin 6: 10M
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:29.1M	Michelin Alpin 6: 29.7M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:9.9M	Michelin Alpin 6: 10.3M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:29.1M	Michelin Alpin 6: 29.7M

Snow Traction

Continental WinterContact TS 870

5.1s

Michelin Alpin 6

5.1s

Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction:

See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17

Continental WinterContact TS 870:5.1s

Michelin Alpin 6: 5.1s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from six tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

1425.65N

Michelin Alpin 6

1436.02N

Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Alpin 6

See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:1.87N	Michelin Alpin 6: 1.83N
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental WinterContact TS 870:2839N	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 2862N
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental WinterContact TS 870:2712N	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 2782N
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:252N	Michelin Alpin 6: 251.3N
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental WinterContact TS 870:229N	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 236N
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:2520N	Michelin Alpin 6: 2483N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

99.15s

Michelin Alpin 6

99.25s

Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:81.8s	Michelin Alpin 6: 82.9s
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental WinterContact TS 870:116.5s	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 115.6s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

56.9Km/H

Michelin Alpin 6

55.63Km/H

Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:53.4Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 51.6Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:57.3Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 56.6Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:60Km/H	Michelin Alpin 6: 58.7Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from two tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

57.5 Points

Michelin Alpin 6

56 Points

Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:30 Points	Michelin Alpin 6: 22 Points
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental WinterContact TS 870:85 Points	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 90 Points

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from one tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

3.28m/sec2

Michelin Alpin 6

3.18m/sec2

Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16

✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.28m/sec2

Michelin Alpin 6: 3.18m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from two tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

18.9M

Michelin Alpin 6

20.25M

Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:19.5M	Michelin Alpin 6: 19.7M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:18.3M	Michelin Alpin 6: 20.8M

Subj. Comfort

Continental WinterContact TS 870

48.5 Points

Michelin Alpin 6

53.5 Points

Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>

Noise

Looking at data from six tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

71.08dB

Michelin Alpin 6

71.67dB

External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Noise winner was calculated >>

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:70.8dB	Michelin Alpin 6: 70.9dB
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:70.6dB	Michelin Alpin 6: 70.9dB
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:71dB	Michelin Alpin 6: 72dB
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:72dB	Michelin Alpin 6: 72.9dB
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:71.1dB	Michelin Alpin 6: 71.9dB
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:71dB	Michelin Alpin 6: 71.4dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

69.5dB

Michelin Alpin 6

69.8dB

Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Noise winner was calculated >>

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17

✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:69.5dB

Michelin Alpin 6: 69.8dB

Wear

Looking at data from four tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

48267.5KM

Michelin Alpin 6

51200KM

Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin Alpin 6

See how the Wear winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:45400KM	Michelin Alpin 6: 40100KM
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental WinterContact TS 870:55900KM	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 61000KM
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental WinterContact TS 870:43800KM	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 53200KM
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental WinterContact TS 870:47970KM	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 50500KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

6.98Price/1000

Michelin Alpin 6

7.56Price/1000

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Value winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:8.37Price/1000	Michelin Alpin 6: 9.6Price/1000
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental WinterContact TS 870:2.99Price/1000	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 2.79Price/1000
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:9.59Price/1000	Michelin Alpin 6: 10.3Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from five tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

291.3

Michelin Alpin 6

300.32

Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Price winner was calculated >>

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:103	Michelin Alpin 6: 123
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:380	Michelin Alpin 6: 385
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:640	Michelin Alpin 6: 660
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental WinterContact TS 870:166.49	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 163.59
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:167	Michelin Alpin 6: 170

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from five tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

8.05kg / t

Michelin Alpin 6

8.77kg / t

Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:8kg / t	Michelin Alpin 6: 9.1kg / t
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:7.94kg / t	Michelin Alpin 6: 8.75kg / t
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:8.1kg / t	Michelin Alpin 6: 8.8kg / t
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:8.4kg / t	Michelin Alpin 6: 9.1kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:7.83kg / t	Michelin Alpin 6: 8.1kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from two tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

5.4l/100km

Michelin Alpin 6

5.5l/100km

Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental WinterContact TS 870

See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:5.7l/100km	Michelin Alpin 6: 5.8l/100km
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:5.1l/100km	Michelin Alpin 6: 5.2l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from two tire 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

62.15mg/km/t

Michelin Alpin 6

52mg/km/t

Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin Alpin 6

See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental WinterContact TS 870:65.3mg/km/t	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 56mg/km/t
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental WinterContact TS 870:59mg/km/t	✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 48mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire 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 tire 82% overall.

The Michelin Alpin 6 has been reviewed 30 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Alpin 6.

Best Review for the Continental WinterContact TS 870

Given 100% 205/55 R16 on mostly town for 100 easy going miles

From the first few meteres, it felt just smoother. Better rolling feeling. I purchased a brand new Skoda Scala, which came with a set of Bridgestone Turanza T005. The feeling is far superior than anything I've driven in the past. It felt I had better grip and feel of the road on wet when I picked up the car in the evening, rather than on the same road when it was dry. 400 euros but worth it every penny. I feel protected and confident with them. I'll update after the first snowfall/ice of the season.

Helpful 135 - tire reviewed on October 7, 2021

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Best Review for the Michelin Alpin 6

Given 93% 195/65 R15 on mostly town for 0 spirited miles

I've had until now kleber krisalp hp2, Avon Ice touring, Pirelli Cinturato. The Alpin 6 have a good grip on wet and dry, they are silent to. I'm waiting the snow to test it. 1st impresion, verry good.

Helpful 235 - tire reviewed on November 11, 2018

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Conclusion

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 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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 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: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 VS Michelin Alpin 6

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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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Michelin Alpin 6

Test Results

Dry Braking

Dry Handling [s]

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Dry Handling

Wet Braking

Wet Braking - Concrete

Wet Handling [s]

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Wet Handling

Wet Circle

Straight Aqua

Curved Aquaplaning

Snow Braking

Snow Traction

Snow Traction

Snow Handling [s]

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Snow Handling

Snow Slalom

Ice Braking

Subj. Comfort

Noise

Noise

Wear

Value

Price

Rolling Resistance

Fuel Consumption

Abrasion

Real World Driver Reviews

Conclusion

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