Tests 76 · 9 tests Owners 71 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WinterContact TS 850 P is ahead, 74–69
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Tests 71 · 3 tests Owners 69 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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
Scorpion Winter +172Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Scorpion Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 71 75 Reviews found online 71 68 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
83
Wet
WinterContact TS 850 P +1172Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Scorpion Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 87 71 Reviews found online 77 75 Wet Braking (% of best) 98% 87% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 96% -
73
Snow
WinterContact TS 850 P +370Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Scorpion Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 76 69 Reviews found online 69 71 Snow Braking (% of best) 98% 95% Snow Handling (% of best) 99% 99% Snow Traction (% of best) 94% 95% -
71
Comfort
WinterContact TS 850 P +170Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Scorpion Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 69 70 -
65
Noise
Level65Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Scorpion Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 65 67 Reviews found online 64 62 -
71
Treadwear
WinterContact TS 850 P +863Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Scorpion Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 69 61 -
74
Handling
WinterContact TS 850 P +371Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Scorpion Winter Reviews found online 74 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | Pirelli Scorpion Winter |
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| Relative Score | 74 | 69 |
| Dry | 71 | 72 |
| Wet | 83 | 72 |
| Snow | 73 | 70 |
| Comfort | 71 | 70 |
| Noise | 65 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 63 |
| Handling | 74 | 71 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
WinterContact TS 850 P
69
/ 100
Scorpion Winter
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 | Scorpion Winter | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #9/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 99% #2/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 95% #9/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #7/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 61% #12/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 55% #7/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +6.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 13% #8/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #3/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 95% #8/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #5/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | 99% #2/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 94% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 95% #8/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −0.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 91% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 94% #7/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −3.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #4/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 87% #8/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +10.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 96% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV 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 Scorpion Winter
Pros
- Exceptional wet grip and resistance to aquaplaning
- Strong dry road handling and high-speed stability
- Comfortable and quiet ride quality for highway cruising
Cons
- Reduced performance on mud, heavy slush, and hard ice
- Faster tread wear, particularly when driven in warmer temperatures
- Vague high-speed handling at extreme velocities (over 130 mph)
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | B · Pirelli Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 122 | 88 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
69
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P — better wet, treadwear and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 83 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 71 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 73 vs 70 on snow.
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 · Pirelli Scorpion Winter
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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.