Tests 76 · 9 tests Owners 71 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: WinterContact TS 850 P and Winter i*cept RS2 are level at 74.
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Tests 78 · 7 tests Owners 71 · 50 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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71
Dry
Winter i*cept RS2 +273Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 75 Reviews found online 71 70 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
83
Wet
Level83Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) 87 88 Reviews found online 77 76 Wet Braking (% of best) 99% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 97% -
73
Snow
Winter i*cept RS2 +275Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 80 Reviews found online 69 68 Snow Braking (% of best) 98% 94% Snow Handling (% of best) 96% 100% Snow Traction (% of best) 92% 97% -
71
Comfort
Winter i*cept RS2 +172Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 75 Reviews found online 69 67 -
65
Noise
WinterContact TS 850 P +461Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 57 Reviews found online 64 – -
71
Treadwear
Winter i*cept RS2 +273Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 74 Reviews found online 69 71 -
74
Handling
WinterContact TS 850 P +371Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i*cept RS2 Reviews found online 74 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 |
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| Relative Score | 74 | 74 |
| Dry | 71 | 73 |
| Wet | 83 | 83 |
| Snow | 73 | 75 |
| Comfort | 71 | 72 |
| Noise | 65 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 73 |
| Handling | 74 | 71 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
WinterContact TS 850 P
74
/ 100
Winter i*cept RS2
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | WinterContact TS 850 P | Winter i*cept RS2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #8/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 98% #3/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 77% #18/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +23.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 95% #9/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 93% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +2.7 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 50% #10/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 82% #10/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −31.6 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 71% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 82% #6/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | −11.0 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 91% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 83% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +8.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 33% #3/8 · 2021 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | +16.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #3/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 94% #5/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +4.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #3/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −3.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% #5/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 97% #8/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −5.6 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 91% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 92% #9/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −0.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 90% #4/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 90% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 80% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 90% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 60% #7/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +30.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 90% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 50% #6/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +40.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 0% #19/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #3/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 96% #2/49 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview | +2.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterContact TS 850 P
Pros
- Exceptional grip and stability in wet and dry conditions
- Low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Predictable handling and good feedback on cold, ungritted roads
Cons
- Faster than expected tread wear reported by some users
- High initial purchase price
- Mixed performance on ice and slush for certain drivers
Tire B Winter i*cept RS2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and handling on wet and dry roads
- Impressive resistance to aquaplaning in heavy rain or standing water
- Strong value for money with a competitive price point
Cons
- Higher than average road noise, especially at highway speeds
- Firm, stiff sidewalls leading to a less comfortable or harsh ride
- Subpar performance and unpredictable grip on ice and black ice
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 122 | 37 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 13″ – 17″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
74
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
Too close to call: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P and Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 are within 2 points overall. Continental WinterContact TS 850 P is stronger on noise and handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 65 vs 61 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 74 vs 71 on handling.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
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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), 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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.