Tests 81 · 27 tests Owners 81 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry handling)
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — 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 27 + 11 road tests and 31 + 18 owner reviews. How we score
WinterContact TS 870 P leads, 81–79 Narrow edge
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Tests 78 · 11 tests Owners 81 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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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81
Dry
WinterContact TS 870 P +873Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 8 tests 82 71 Reviews found online 79 76 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 98% WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 82.4 + 40% × 79 = 81
UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 76.1 = 73
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90
Wet
WinterContact TS 870 P +486Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 11 tests 93 87 Reviews found online 86 85 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 97% 97% Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 95% 92% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 99% WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 92.8 + 40% × 86.2 = 90
UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 85.1 = 86
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78
Snow
UltraGrip Performance+ +684Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 11 tests 79 87 Reviews found online 76 80 Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–0 100% 100% Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 98% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 99% 99% WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 78.7 + 40% × 76.2 = 78
UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 86.7 + 40% × 79.8 = 84
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82
Comfort
WinterContact TS 870 P +478Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests 84 72 Reviews found online 81 81 WinterContact TS 870 P: 40% × 83.9 + 60% × 81.1 = 82
UltraGrip Performance+: 40% × 72.3 + 60% × 81.1 = 78
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74
Noise
WinterContact TS 870 P +1460Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 8 tests 78 55 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 98% WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 74
UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 55.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60
No owner ratings of noise for WinterContact TS 870 P or UltraGrip Performance+. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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74
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +377Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 4 tests 71 74 Reviews found online 80 81 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 73% 88% WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 70.6 + 40% × 79.9 = 74
UltraGrip Performance+: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 80.8 = 77
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83
Handling (owners)
Level83Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P UltraGrip Performance+ Reviews found online 83 83 -
86
Efficiency
WinterContact TS 870 P +1076Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 P UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 8 tests 86 76 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 92% 81%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ |
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| Relative Score | 81 | 79 |
| Dry | 81 | 73 |
| Wet | 90 | 86 |
| Snow | 78 | 84 |
| Comfort | 82 | 78 |
| Noise | 74 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 77 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 83 |
| Efficiency | 86 | 76 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
WinterContact TS 870 P
79
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
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 2 tests that ran both, Continental WinterContact TS 870 P finished ahead 1 times and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | WinterContact TS 870 P | UltraGrip Performance+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% | 97% | +2.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 98% | +1.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 94% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% | 97% | +0.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% | 92% | +2.4 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 99% | +0.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #2/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 100% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 84% #27/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 97% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% | 100% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% | 98% | −0.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 50% #3/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 80% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 90% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 98% | +1.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 83% #8/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 84% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 73% | 88% | −14.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 94% #4/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% | 81% | +10.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 61% | 72% | −11.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #14/20 | #8/20 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 47% | 66% | −19.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/56 | #4/56 | – | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
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 UltraGrip Performance+
Pros
- Exceptional wet grip and low risk of aquaplaning
- Outstanding traction and lateral grip on snow
- Comfortable ride quality with manageable noise levels
Cons
- Mixed feedback regarding noise, with some users reporting a noticeable roar or sizzling sound on fast curves
- Average performance on pure ice compared to specialized ice tires
- Faster rear-axle tread wear reported on high-powered rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicles
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 121 | 88 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 23″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Sizes in common | 57 | 57 |
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Narrow edge: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — better noise, efficiency and dry. Pick the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ if snow and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 74 vs 60 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 86 vs 76 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 81 vs 73 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 84 vs 78 on snow.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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WinterContact TS 870 P or UltraGrip Performance+?
Which is better in the wet, WinterContact TS 870 P or UltraGrip Performance+?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 90 vs 86 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, WinterContact TS 870 P or UltraGrip Performance+?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 81 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, WinterContact TS 870 P or UltraGrip Performance+?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 84 vs 78 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, WinterContact TS 870 P or UltraGrip Performance+?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 74 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, WinterContact TS 870 P or UltraGrip Performance+?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 82 vs 78 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, WinterContact TS 870 P or UltraGrip Performance+?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, 77 vs 74 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, WinterContact TS 870 P or UltraGrip Performance+?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 86 vs 76 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