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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 27 + 2 road tests and 31 + 6 owner reviews. How we score

WinterContact TS 870 P leads, 81–77 Narrow edge

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tire AContinental

WinterContact TS 870 P

Winter

± 4

Tests 81 · 27 tests Owners 81 · 31 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry handling)

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Tire BMichelin

Latitude Alpin 2

Winter

± 7

Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 84 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (noise)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 81

    Dry

    WinterContact TS 870 P +13
    68
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PLatitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 2 tests8259
    Reviews found online7980

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 82.4 + 40% × 79 = 81

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 59 + 40% × 80.4 = 68

  2. 90

    Wet

    WinterContact TS 870 P +8
    82
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PLatitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 2 tests9376
    Reviews found online8690

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 92.8 + 40% × 86.2 = 90

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 90.4 = 82

  3. 78

    Snow

    Level
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PLatitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 2 tests7976
    Reviews found online7681

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 78.7 + 40% × 76.2 = 78

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 80.9 = 78

  4. 82

    Comfort

    WinterContact TS 870 P +3
    79
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PLatitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / – tests84≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online8183

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 40% × 83.9 + 60% × 81.1 = 82

    Latitude Alpin 2: 40% × 71.7 (est.) + 60% × 83.1 = 79

    No road tests of comfort for Latitude Alpin 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 74

    Noise

    WinterContact TS 870 P +1
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PLatitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 2 tests7877
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 74

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 77 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73

    No owner ratings of noise for WinterContact TS 870 P or Latitude Alpin 2. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 74

    Treadwear

    Latitude Alpin 2 +3
    77
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PLatitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / – tests71≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online8084

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 70.6 + 40% × 79.9 = 74

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 72.2 (est.) + 40% × 83.6 = 77

    No road tests of treadwear for Latitude Alpin 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    Latitude Alpin 2 +3
    86
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PLatitude Alpin 2
    Reviews found online8386
  8. 86

    Efficiency

    WinterContact TS 870 P +27
    59
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PLatitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 2 tests8659
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental WinterContact TS 870 PMichelin Latitude Alpin 2
Relative Score 81 77
Dry 81 68
Wet 90 82
Snow 78 78
Comfort 82 79
Noise 74 73
Treadwear 74 77
Handling (owners) 83 86
Efficiency 86 59

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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WinterContact TS 870 P

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Latitude Alpin 2

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryWinterContact TS 870 PLatitude Alpin 2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #1/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test 90% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #6/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test 98% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 97% #5/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 96% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #2/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #2/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 97% #4/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test 95% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #5/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test 98% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #10/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 93% #2/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test 87% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 78% #8/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test 52% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #1/18 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test #7/10 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A WinterContact TS 870 P

Pros

  • Exceptionally low noise levels and high ride comfort
  • Outstanding wet weather and slush performance, cutting through heavy rain effortlessly
  • Balanced dry and cold-weather handling with impressive cornering stability

Cons

  • Higher price point compared to some competitors
  • Steering response and initial stiffness are slightly softer and less sporty than dedicated summer tires or some rivals
  • Snow and ice traction can feel less exceptional or borderline inadequate for a small subset of users
All owner themes in the WinterContact TS 870 P review

Tire B Latitude Alpin 2

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and confidence in deep snow, slush, and icy conditions.
  • Impressive tread life and durability over long-term usage.
  • Consistent, safe performance across a wide variety of winter weather scenarios.

Cons

  • Slightly less responsive handling on dry, cold roads compared to specialized dry-weather winter tires.
  • Premium pricing typical of the Michelin brand.
  • Performance is optimized for winter, which may feel less sharp in mild, dry conditions.
All owner themes in the Latitude Alpin 2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P B · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available121—
Rim diameters16″ – 23″—

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

Narrow edge: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — better efficiency, dry and wet. Pick the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 86 vs 59 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 81 vs 68 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 90 vs 82 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 82 vs 79 on comfort.

Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Tire B · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
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WinterContact TS 870 P or Latitude Alpin 2?

Which is better in the wet, WinterContact TS 870 P or Latitude Alpin 2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 90 vs 82 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterContact TS 870 P or Latitude Alpin 2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 81 vs 68 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WinterContact TS 870 P or Latitude Alpin 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 78 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, WinterContact TS 870 P or Latitude Alpin 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, WinterContact TS 870 P or Latitude Alpin 2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 82 vs 79 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterContact TS 870 P or Latitude Alpin 2?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 77 vs 74 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, WinterContact TS 870 P or Latitude Alpin 2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 86 vs 59 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology