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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 — 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 + 7 road tests and 31 + 50 owner reviews. How we score

WinterContact TS 870 P is ahead, 81–76

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tire AContinental

WinterContact TS 870 P

Winter

± 4

Tests 81 · 27 tests Owners 81 · 31 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry handling)

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
Tire BHankook

Winter i*cept RS2

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 7 tests Owners 74 · 50 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)

Category by category

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

  1. 81

    Dry

    WinterContact TS 870 P +7
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 5 tests8275
    Reviews found online7972

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 82.4 + 40% × 79 = 81

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 72.4 = 74

  2. 90

    Wet

    WinterContact TS 870 P +5
    85
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 7 tests9390
    Reviews found online8679

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 92.8 + 40% × 86.2 = 90

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 89.8 + 40% × 78.5 = 85

  3. 78

    Snow

    WinterContact TS 870 P +1
    77
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 7 tests7981
    Reviews found online7671

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 78.7 + 40% × 76.2 = 78

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 71.4 = 77

  4. 82

    Comfort

    WinterContact TS 870 P +11
    71
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests8475
    Reviews found online8168

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 40% × 83.9 + 60% × 81.1 = 82

    Winter i*cept RS2: 40% × 75.2 + 60% × 67.7 = 71

  5. 74

    Noise

    WinterContact TS 870 P +14
    60
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 4 tests7856
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 74

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 56.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60

    No owner ratings of noise for WinterContact TS 870 P or Winter i*cept RS2. 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.

  6. 74

    Treadwear

    Winter i*cept RS2 +1
    75
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 3 tests7174
    Reviews found online8076

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 70.6 + 40% × 79.9 = 74

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 74.5 + 40% × 75.8 = 75

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    WinterContact TS 870 P +9
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinter i*cept RS2
    Reviews found online8374
  8. 86

    Efficiency

    WinterContact TS 870 P +44
    42
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 5 tests8642
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental WinterContact TS 870 PHankook Winter i*cept RS2
Relative Score 81 76
Dry 81 74
Wet 90 85
Snow 78 77
Comfort 82 71
Noise 74 60
Treadwear 74 75
Handling (owners) 83 74
Efficiency 86 42

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Winter i*cept RS2

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.

DisciplineCategoryWinterContact TS 870 PWinter i*cept RS2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #1/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test 98% #3/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #6/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test 98% #15/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 100% #1/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test 80% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 97% #5/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #2/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test 96% #2/49 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #2/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 100% #2/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 50% #6/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 97% #4/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test 97% #7/35 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #5/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 50% #3/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 60% #7/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 92% #6/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test 97% #8/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 80% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 90% #4/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #10/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 66% #15/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 72% #14/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 93% #2/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test 77% #18/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 78% #8/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test 84% #11/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #11/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test #19/20 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 56% #17/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 74% #13/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #1/18 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test #3/49 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview – 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
All owner themes in the WinterContact TS 870 P review

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
All owner themes in the Winter i*cept RS2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available12137
Rim diameters16″ – 23″13″ – 17″
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2

Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — better efficiency, noise and comfort. Where the Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 86 vs 42 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 74 vs 60 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 82 vs 71 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 83 vs 74 on handling.

Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
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WinterContact TS 870 P or Winter i*cept RS2?

Which is better in the wet, WinterContact TS 870 P or Winter i*cept RS2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 90 vs 85 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterContact TS 870 P or Winter i*cept RS2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 81 vs 74 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WinterContact TS 870 P or Winter i*cept RS2?

Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 77 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, WinterContact TS 870 P or Winter i*cept RS2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 74 vs 60 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WinterContact TS 870 P or Winter i*cept RS2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 82 vs 71 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterContact TS 870 P or Winter i*cept RS2?

Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 75 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, WinterContact TS 870 P or Winter i*cept RS2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 86 vs 42 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