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Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 — 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 3 + 2 road tests and 5 + 3 owner reviews. How we score

Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 leads, 74–70 Narrow edge

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Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
Tire AContinental

Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV

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Tests 73 · 3 tests Owners 68 · 5 reviews

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

Category by category

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

  1. 70

    Dry

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +4
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Contact TS 850 P SUVUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests6872
    Reviews found online7278
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–295%97%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–199%99%

    Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV: 60% × 68 + 40% × 71.9 = 70

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1: 60% × 72 + 40% × 77.8 = 74

  2. 75

    Wet

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +3
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Contact TS 850 P SUVUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests7775
    Reviews found online7283
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–289%93%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–099%96%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–099%99%

    Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV: 60% × 76.9 + 40% × 71.6 = 75

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1: 60% × 75 + 40% × 83 = 78

  3. 68

    Snow

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +5
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Contact TS 850 P SUVUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests7670
    Reviews found online5677
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%95%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–098%96%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–193%96%

    Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 55.9 = 68

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 77.1 = 73

  4. 71

    Comfort

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +3
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Contact TS 850 P SUVUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online7277

    Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV: 40% × 69.4 (est.) + 60% × 72.3 = 71

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1: 40% × 70.3 (est.) + 60% × 77 = 74

    No road tests of comfort for Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 63

    Noise

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +3
    66
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Contact TS 850 P SUVUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests6165
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–197%97%

    Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV: 60% × 61.4 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 63

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1: 60% × 65.4 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 66

    No owner ratings of noise for Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV or Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 70

    Treadwear

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +3
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Contact TS 850 P SUVUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online7378

    Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 72.5 = 70

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1: 60% × 70.5 (est.) + 40% × 77.6 = 73

    No road tests of treadwear for Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 71

    Handling (owners)

    Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +6
    77
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Contact TS 850 P SUVUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
    Reviews found online7177
  8. 81

    Efficiency

    Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV +11
    70
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Contact TS 850 P SUVUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests8170
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%91%
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUVGoodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
Relative Score 70 74
Dry 70 74
Wet 75 78
Snow 68 73
Comfort 71 74
Noise 63 66
Treadwear 70 73
Handling (owners) 71 77
Efficiency 81 70

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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.

In the overall rankings of 5 tests that ran both, Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV finished ahead 2 times and Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 3 times.

DisciplineCategoryWinter Contact TS 850 P SUVUltra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% 97% −1.5 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Dry Handling Dry 99% 99% −0.3 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 89% 93% −4.2 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Wet Braking Wet 99% 96% +2.9 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Wet Handling Wet 99% 99% +0.9 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Snow Braking Snow 100% 95% +4.5 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Snow Handling Snow 98% 96% +2.0 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Snow Traction Snow 93% 96% −2.7 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Noise Noise 97% 97% −0.5 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% 91% +8.5 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 62% 66% −4.7 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Overall Ranking Overall #3/10 #6/10 – 2–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV

Pros

  • Balanced performance across dry and wet conditions
  • Secure handling and positive steering feedback on snow and ice
  • Good overall traction in cold weather environments

Cons

  • Subpar aquaplaning resistance reported by some users
  • Inconsistent grip leading to rear-wheel spin in non-dry conditions
  • Mixed snow and winter slush performance depending on severity
All owner themes in the Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV review

Tire B Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1

Pros

  • Strong traction and grip in deep snow and mud conditions
  • Reliable performance on wet roads
  • Predictable handling on icy surfaces

Cons

  • Susceptibility to aquaplaning at highway speeds
  • Noticeable road noise on dry pavement
  • Soft sidewall feel when ambient temperatures exceed 7°C
All owner themes in the Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available—30
Rim diameters—16″ – 22″
Tread depth—10/32″
Sidewall—Raised Black Lettering
Max pressure—50 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1

Narrow edge: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 — better handling, snow and dry. Pick the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV if efficiency matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV scores 81 vs 70 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 scores 77 vs 71 on handling.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 scores 73 vs 68 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 scores 74 vs 70 on dry.

Tire A · Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
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Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
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Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV or Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1?

Which is better in the wet, Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV or Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1?

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1, 78 vs 75 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV or Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1?

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1, 74 vs 70 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV or Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1?

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1, 73 vs 68 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV or Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1?

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1, 66 vs 63 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV or Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1?

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1, 74 vs 71 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV or Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1?

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1, 73 vs 70 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV or Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1?

Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV, 81 vs 70 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