80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
No reviews yet
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ProContact RX vs Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ProContact RX — better dry, wet and comfort. Pick the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 if treadwear and snow matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
ProContact RX leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | ProContact RX | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ProContact RX leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | ProContact RX | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 57 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Pilot Alpin PA2 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | ProContact RX | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 66 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ProContact RX leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | ProContact RX | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Alpin PA2 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | ProContact RX | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 93 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ProContact RX | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 50 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ProContact RX | Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 77 |
| Dry | 91 | 67 |
| Wet | 85 | 66 |
| Snow | 66 | 82 |
| Comfort | 85 | 77 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 92 |
| Handling | – | 50 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 receives a largely negative consensus from users, who frequently report unpredictable handling and poor traction in wet and icy conditions. While some users acknowledge the tire's longevity and quiet operation, the lack of feedback and sudden loss of grip significantly undermine driver confidence.
Pros
- Quiet operation during normal driving
- Long tread life over multiple winter seasons
- Acceptable performance in fresh snow
Cons
- Dangerous loss of grip on wet and greasy road surfaces
- Poor performance and lack of traction on ice
- Sudden, unpredictable breakaway characteristics
- High susceptibility to aquaplaning
Observations
- Users report that the tire's performance limitations are consistent across both dry and wet asphalt conditions.
- The tire is noted as being outdated compared to newer iterations like the Pilot Alpin PA3 and PA4.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ProContact RX | B · Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 400 - 540 A - AA A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Continental
77
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Continental ProContact RX — better dry, wet and comfort. Pick the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 if treadwear and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ProContact RX scores 91 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ProContact RX scores 85 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 scores 92 vs 75 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 scores 82 vs 66 on snow.
Tire A · Continental ProContact RX
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.