Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3

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 Hankook Winter i cept evo3 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 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.

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
WinterContact-TS-870-P VS Winter-i-cept-evo3

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been thirteen tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these thirteen tests:

  • Continental WinterContact TS 870 P finished ahead of the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 in eleven of the tests
  • Hankook Winter i cept evo3 finished ahead of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P in one of the tests
  • The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 drew in one of the tests

While it might look like the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is better than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 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.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 0.7% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
42.81M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
43.11M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:39.25M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 39.11M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:46.1M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 46.8M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.7M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.7M
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:41.64M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.49M
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:42.6M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 42.9M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.1M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.8M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:44.6M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 44.8M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:44.4M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 44M
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:41.16M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 40.19M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.2M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.8M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:41.2M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 41.6M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.46% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
64.53s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
64.83s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:45.51s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 45.81s
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71.4s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 71.68s
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:53.01s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 53.18s
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:88.19s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 88.64s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.51% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
106.91Km/H
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
106.37Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:96.1Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 96.5Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:105.4Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 106.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:112.9Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 112Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:102.2Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 102.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:123.7Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 122.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:102.7Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 99.7Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:105.4Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 105.1Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 0.44% more points than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
38.5 Points
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
38.67 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:98 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 98 Points
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:9.5 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.5 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8 Points ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.5 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during nine wet braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 0.49% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
38.49M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
38.68M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:29.41M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 29.61M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:46.9M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 46.2M
2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.6M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 35.3M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:46.4M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 45.2M
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:27.94M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 28.45M
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30.5M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 31.6M
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.9M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 35.2M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54.6M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 55M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:47.4M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 47.8M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.2M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 34.1M
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31.02M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 31.25M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:51.5M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 50.8M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 32.3M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wet braking - cool tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 3.01% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
29.97M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
30.9M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31.2M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 32.9M
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:28.74M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 28.9M

Wet Braking - Worn

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet braking - worn tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 4.05% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
33.2M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
34.6M
Wet braking at Low Tread Depth, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Worn: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:33.2M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 34.6M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.16% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
75.74s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
76.63s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:49.94s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 49.7s
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:58.09s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 58.15s
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:85.01s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 87.85s
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:109.92s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 110.83s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.35% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81.93Km/H
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
81.64Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:77.2Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 77.8Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:85.7Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 86.5Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:85.5Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 84.3Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:81.1Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 81.2Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:79.4Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 78.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:80.7Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 80.5Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:83.9Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 83.1Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 1.3% more points than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
38 Points
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
38.5 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:95 Points ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 98 Points
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:10 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:9 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.5 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had 0.68% higher lateral wet grip than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
7.3m/s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
7.25m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.3m/s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 7.25m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P floated at a 1.32% higher speed than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83.5Km/H
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
84.62Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:80.8Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 79.7Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.1Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.9Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:79.7Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 81.8Km/H
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:93.3Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 95.05Km/H
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:94.9Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 92.6Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:91.4Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 94.9Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:97.2Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 102.2Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.1Km/H
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72.8Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:88.8Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 85.7Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:78.5Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 77.9Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P slipped out at a 1.6% higher speed than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
11.05m/sec2
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
11.23m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:83.9m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 84.4m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:4.36m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 4.48m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.34m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.36m/sec2
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.37m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2.32m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.42m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2.88m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.86m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.21m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.77m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.25m/sec2
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.1m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2.16m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.36m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.13m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.98m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.1m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four snow braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 0.2% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
24.55M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
24.6M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:16.24M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 16.27M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:25.6M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 25M
2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:25.5M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 26.6M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:24.9M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 24.7M
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:18.59M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 17.93M
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:16.21M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 16.11M
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30.5M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 30.3M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30.5M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 30.3M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:29.7M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 30.8M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:29.7M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 30.5M
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:18.25M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 18.24M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31.5M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 31.5M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:22M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 21.5M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 accelerated 2.07% faster than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
6.28s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
6.15s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.48s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 5.38s
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.91s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 5.65s
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.2s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 7.94s
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.53s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 5.63s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had 1.25% better snow traction than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
2351.21N
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
2321.78N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3750N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3740N
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2857N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2800N
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2830N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2765N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2153N ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2164N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:1.45N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 1.45N
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2144N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2037N
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2723N ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2745N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during three snow handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 0.93% faster around a lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83.97s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
83.19s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:88.22s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 87.95s
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:87.61s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 85.24s
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:80s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 80.48s
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:80.05s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 79.07s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during five snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.18% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
58.36Km/H
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
57.67Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:66.7Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 66.9Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:48Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 47.7Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:59.3Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 57.7Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:55.6Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 54.8Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54.1Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 54.3Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:60.8Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 59.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:64Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 63.2Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 2.56% more points than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
36.93 Points
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
37.9 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:92 Points ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 95 Points
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:9.8 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.2 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:9 Points ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.5 Points

Snow Circle

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 1.38% more lateral grip than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
2.89ms/2
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
2.85ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.89ms/2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2.85ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during six snow slalom tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 2.67% faster through a slalom than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
3.37m/sec2
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
3.28m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:4.44m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 4.41m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:4.09m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.97m/sec2
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:0.348m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 0.342m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.27m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.25m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.66m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.53m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:4.4m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 4.15m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle 14.02% shorter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
11.13M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
9.57M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:11.13M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.57M

Ice Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 accelerated 12.97% faster than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
5.32s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
4.63s
Ice acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Ice Traction: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.32s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 4.63s

Subj. Comfort

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
32.38 Points
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
30.56 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

Noise

Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during ten noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P measured 3.24% quieter than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71.63dB
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
74.03dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:69.8dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.2dB
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.1dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.9dB
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:73.5dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.2dB
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 75.1dB
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.8dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:69.9dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.6dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71.8dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.2dB
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72.3dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.5dB
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.8dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.2dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:74.1dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.6dB

Wear

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is predicted to cover 4.2% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
31257KM
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
29943.5KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:26000KM Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 25480KM
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:36514KM Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 34407KM

Value

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two value tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 proved to have a 16.54% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
13.6Price/1000
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
11.35Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.58Price/1000 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 7.29Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:18.62Price/1000 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 15.4Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during six price tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 cost 24.61% less than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
466.31
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
351.55
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:111.48 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 94.24
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:1060 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 750
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:1075 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 820
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:171.59 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 125.19
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:223.8 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 185.85
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:156 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 134

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during ten rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had a 8.72% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
7.96kg / t
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
8.72kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.758kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 10.131kg / t
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.5kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.24kg / t
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.31kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.19kg / t
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.39kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.49kg / t
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test
255/40 R19		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.97kg / t ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 7.84kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.94kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.79kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.29kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.36kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.3kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.9kg / t
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.69kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.98kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.19kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.33kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.27kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 7.68kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

In total the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has been reviewed 18 times and drivers have given the tyre 89% overall.

The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 has been reviewed 12 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Best Review for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Given 84% 205/60 R16 on mostly motorways for 110 average miles
This is a quick review to help out some folk to buy these tires. My plan before was to buy 860S however the new model intrigued me but I'd say that 860S may in fact be better in terms of subjective feel. Dry grip wasn't half bad, definitely could launch the car hard in the dry however at around 8C or more after prolonged driving session it does start to drop off so I assume it may perform even better in fairly cold weather. Braking in the dry could be better as my previous TS860 tires did better in dry braking. Handling had bit understeer in the dry but nothing that made the drive boring.... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 115 - tyre reviewed on October 25, 2021
View all Continental WinterContact TS 870 P driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Given 48% 225/40 R18 V on a combination of roads for 900 spirited miles
Very uncomfortable tyre, the sidewall also looks different than on the website, I sold them after a couple of weeks.
Helpful 203 - tyre reviewed on November 1, 2020
View all Hankook Winter i cept evo3 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet braking - worn, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, snow braking, snow traction, snow handling [km/h], snow circle, snow slalom, noise, wear and rolling resistance, while the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 performed better in subj. dry handling, subj. wet handling, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow traction, snow handling [s], subj. snow handling, ice braking, ice traction, value and price.

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.

Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Footnote

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.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.