Tyre comparison
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
It depends on how you drive. No trait separates them by more than a point, so buy on price and availability in your size.
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | WinterContact TS 870 P | Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Snow and ice | 74 | 76 (higher) |
| Cold, wet winters | 71 | 72 (higher) |
| Daily, mild climate | 69 | 69 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other winter tyres.
WinterContact TS 870 P
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
TyreReviews 18 tests: wet brake 40.58 m avg; snow brake 23.99 m (level with LM005).
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Pilot Alpin 5
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews
- Year
- 2025, 2021
TyreReviews 17 shared tests 2021-25: best in all four snow tests, won dry; Auto Bild 2025 winner.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the WinterContact TS 870 P or the Pilot Alpin 5?
It depends on how you drive. No trait separates them by more than a point, so buy on price and availability in your size.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.