Tests 81 · 27 tests Owners 78 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WinterContact TS 870 P is ahead, 79–73
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Tests 70 · 2 tests Owners 77 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test (straight aqua)
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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80
Dry
WinterContact TS 870 P +674Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 82 72 Reviews found online 77 77 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 100% -
88
Wet
WinterContact TS 870 P +1078Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 91 78 Reviews found online 84 79 Wet Braking (% of best) 99% 99% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
77
Snow
WinterContact TS 870 P +869Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 78 64 Reviews found online 76 78 Snow Braking (% of best) 98% 96% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 96% -
82
Comfort
WinterContact TS 870 P +874Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 84 – Reviews found online 80 79 -
74
Noise
WinterContact TS 870 P +1262Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 79 60 -
72
Treadwear
WinterContact TS 870 P +171Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 75 75 -
80
Handling
WinterContact TS 870 P +278Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P Winter Sport 5 SUV Reviews found online 80 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 73 |
| Dry | 80 | 74 |
| Wet | 88 | 78 |
| Snow | 77 | 69 |
| Comfort | 82 | 74 |
| Noise | 74 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 71 |
| Handling | 80 | 78 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
WinterContact TS 870 P
73
/ 100
Winter Sport 5 SUV
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 870 P | Winter Sport 5 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +4.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −0.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/11 · 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test | 86% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +13.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #10/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 97% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +1.1 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 78% #8/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 53% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +25.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/10 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 20% #5/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +30.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #4/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #7/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #2/9 · 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test | 96% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +2.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #3/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #4/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #2/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −0.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterContact TS 870 P
Pros
- Exceptionally low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Outstanding wet weather and slush performance, cutting through heavy rain effortlessly
- Balanced dry and cold-weather handling with impressive cornering stability
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- Steering response and initial stiffness are slightly softer and less sporty than dedicated summer tires or some rivals
- Snow and ice traction can feel less exceptional or borderline inadequate for a small subset of users
Tire B Winter Sport 5 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry road handling
- Low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Strong tread longevity and durability
Cons
- Reduced grip and 'spongy' handling in warmer temperatures
- Suboptimal traction during ice braking and acceleration
- Not suitable for year-round use due to rapid degradation in heat
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | B · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 121 | 31 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 23″ | 16″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
73
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — better noise, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 74 vs 62 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 88 vs 78 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 77 vs 69 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 82 vs 74 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tire B · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
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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.