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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — 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 2 + 27 road tests and 6 + 31 owner reviews. How we score

WinterContact TS 870 P leads, 81–77 Narrow edge

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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Tire AMichelin

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)

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tire BContinental

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)

Category by category

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

  1. 68

    Dry

    WinterContact TS 870 P +13
    81
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 22 tests5982
    Reviews found online8079

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

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

  2. 82

    Wet

    WinterContact TS 870 P +8
    90
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 27 tests7693
    Reviews found online9086

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

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

  3. 78

    Snow

    Level
    78
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 26 tests7679
    Reviews found online8176

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

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

  4. 79

    Comfort

    WinterContact TS 870 P +3
    82
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests≈ 72 (est.)84
    Reviews found online8381

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

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

    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. 73

    Noise

    WinterContact TS 870 P +1
    74
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 19 tests7778
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

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

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

    No owner ratings of noise for Latitude Alpin 2 or WinterContact TS 870 P. 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. 77

    Treadwear

    Latitude Alpin 2 +3
    74
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests≈ 72 (est.)71
    Reviews found online8480

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

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

    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. 86

    Handling (owners)

    Latitude Alpin 2 +3
    83
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Reviews found online8683
  8. 59

    Efficiency

    WinterContact TS 870 P +27
    86
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 21 tests5986
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Latitude Alpin 2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Relative Score 77 81
Dry 68 81
Wet 82 90
Snow 78 78
Comfort 79 82
Noise 73 74
Treadwear 77 74
Handling (owners) 86 83
Efficiency 59 86

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

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Latitude Alpin 2

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WinterContact TS 870 P

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.

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

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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

Tire B 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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 B · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—121
Rim diameters—16″ – 23″

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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 B You want lower fuel or energy use

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

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

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

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

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

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 77 vs 74 on treadwear.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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