In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Dunlop Winter Sport 5 are Ultra High Performance Winter tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.
Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tyres directly!
Out of these eight tests:
While it might look like the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is better than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 3.15% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:39.25M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 40.39M |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.3M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 44.9M |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 205/60 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:42.9M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 44.4M |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.1M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 45.8M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:42.9M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 44.1M |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.2M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 43.3M |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.09% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:45.51s | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 46.01s |
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.62% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:123.2Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 121.9Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:112.9Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 110.4Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:102.7Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 101Km/H |
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 0.67% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:29.41M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 30.36M |
2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.6M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 35.3M |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 55.2M |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:38.2M | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 37.2M |
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.9M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 36.1M |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54.6M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 56.4M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.6M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 34.7M |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 235/35 R19 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:51.5M | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 48.8M |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 0.77% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:39.4M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 39.4M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:38.2M | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 37.6M |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.54% faster around a wet lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:49.94s | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 50.72s |
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.16% faster around a wet lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72.1Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 71.7Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:85.5Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 84Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 235/35 R19 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:80.7Km/H | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 82.2Km/H |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.44% faster around a wet circle than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:12.21s | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 12.33s |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:12.47s | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 12.71s |
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P floated at a 1.68% higher speed than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:80.8Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 79.7Km/H |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:78.9Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 74.7Km/H |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 205/60 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:84.5Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 82.3Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:91.4Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 90.6Km/H |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:75.8Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 75.3Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 235/35 R19 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:88.8Km/H | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 89.2Km/H |
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P slipped out at a 0.36% higher speed than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:83.9m/sec2 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 83.4m/sec2 |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.75m/sec2 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2.59m/sec2 |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.5m/sec2 | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 3.6m/sec2 |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.42m/sec2 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2.29m/sec2 |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.3m/sec2 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 3.3m/sec2 |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 235/35 R19 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.36m/sec2 | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 3.69m/sec2 |
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 0.75% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:16.24M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 16.4M |
2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:25.5M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 26.5M |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:25.5M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 26.5M |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:9.9M | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 9.6M |
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30.5M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 30.7M |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30.5M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 30.7M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:10.1M | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 9.6M |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 235/35 R19 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31.5M | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 31.1M |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 accelerated 1.64% faster than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Snow Traction: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.48s | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 5.39s |
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had 0.03% better snow traction than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2583N | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2605N |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:245.7N | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 260.1N |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2830N | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2755N |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:222N | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 230N |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 235/35 R19 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2144N | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2172N |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.08% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:88.22s | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 89.18s |
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.69% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54.2Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 54.2Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:59.3Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 59.1Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:60.8Km/H | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 59.8Km/H |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P provided 0.35% more lateral grip than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.89ms/2 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2.88ms/2 |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.7% faster through a slalom than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Slalom: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.78m/sec2 | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 3.79m/sec2 |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.27m/sec2 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 3.15m/sec2 |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle 0.81% shorter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Ice Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:20.3M | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 19.6M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:16.6M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 17M |
Best In Subj. Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during five noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P measured 2.29% quieter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:69.8dB | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 71.2dB |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.5dB | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 72.2dB |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 205/60 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.9dB | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 72.4dB |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72dB | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 74.1dB |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.8dB | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 72.4dB |
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is predicted to cover 14.64% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wear: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30590KM | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 36841KM |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:41700KM | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 47700KM |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:36514KM | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 39348KM |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43300KM | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 54300KM |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two value tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 proved to have a 22.54% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Value: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:23.7Price/1000 | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 17.91Price/1000 |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:18.62Price/1000 | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 14.87Price/1000 |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two price tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 cost 8.92% less than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Price: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:111.48 | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 101.87 |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:725 | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 660 |
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had a 7.79% lower rolling resistance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.758kg / t | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 9.624kg / t |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.3kg / t | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 8.37kg / t |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.94kg / t | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 8.02kg / t |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.19kg / t | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 8.89kg / t |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.7l/100km | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 5.7l/100km |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P emitted 2.17% less particle wear matter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Abrasion: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71mg/km/t | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 69mg/km/t |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:64mg/km/t | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 69mg/km/t |
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
In total the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has been reviewed 18 times and drivers have given the tyre 89% overall.
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has been reviewed 40 times and drivers have given the tyre 83% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
In conclusion the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], snow circle, snow slalom, noise, rolling resistance and abrasion, while the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performed better in wet braking - concrete, snow traction, ice braking, wear, value and price.
Interestingly, both tyres performed equally well in fuel consumption, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Continental WinterContact TS 870 P seems to be the best tyre overall.
However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.
Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
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This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre 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 tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
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