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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Kumho WinterCraft WP71 — 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 30 + 6 road tests and 31 + 17 owner reviews. How we score

WinterContact TS 870 P is ahead, 81–60

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tire AContinental

WinterContact TS 870 P

Winter

± 4

Tests 82 · 30 tests Owners 80 · 31 reviews

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

Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Tire BKumho

WinterCraft WP71

Winter

± 7

Tests 70 · 6 tests Owners 48 · 17 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance 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.

  1. 81

    Dry

    WinterContact TS 870 P +28
    53
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 24 / 5 tests8362
    Reviews found online7939

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 83.4 + 40% × 78.6 = 81

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 62.1 + 40% × 38.5 = 53

  2. 91

    Wet

    WinterContact TS 870 P +27
    64
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 6 tests9476
    Reviews found online8648

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 94.3 + 40% × 86 = 91

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 47.7 = 64

  3. 78

    Snow

    WinterContact TS 870 P +10
    68
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 29 / 6 tests8073
    Reviews found online7660

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 79.5 + 40% × 75.6 = 78

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 73 + 40% × 60.3 = 68

  4. 86

    Comfort

    WinterContact TS 870 P +40
    46
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / – tests93≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online8134

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 40% × 93.4 + 60% × 81 = 86

    WinterCraft WP71: 40% × 62.9 (est.) + 60% × 34.3 = 46

    No road tests of comfort for WinterCraft WP71. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 73

    Noise

    Level
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 5 tests7878
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 73

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 73

    No owner ratings of noise for WinterContact TS 870 P or WinterCraft WP71. 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. 75

    Treadwear

    WinterContact TS 870 P +13
    62
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 2 tests7169
    Reviews found online8053

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 70.7 + 40% × 80.3 = 75

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 68.8 + 40% × 52.9 = 62

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    WinterContact TS 870 P +45
    38
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinterCraft WP71
    Reviews found online8338
  8. 87

    Efficiency

    WinterContact TS 870 P +35
    52
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PWinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 5 tests8752
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental WinterContact TS 870 PKumho WinterCraft WP71
Relative Score 81 60
Dry 81 53
Wet 91 64
Snow 78 68
Comfort 86 46
Noise 73 73
Treadwear 75 62
Handling (owners) 83 38
Efficiency 87 52

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WinterContact TS 870 P

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WinterCraft WP71

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 PWinterCraft WP71ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 98% #2/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 97% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #3/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 97% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 92% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 93% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 95% #3/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 93% #7/44 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #2/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 97% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 97% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 97% #15/30 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #7/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 97% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #5/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 98% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 66% #15/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 69% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% #1/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 74% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 78% #8/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test 82% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #11/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test #20/20 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 56% #17/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 74% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #4/12 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test #12/10 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 – 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 WinterCraft WP71

Pros

  • Strong traction and braking performance in deep snow and slush
  • Competitive price point compared to premium winter tire alternatives
  • Predictable handling in dry winter conditions

Cons

  • Excessive road noise, particularly at low to moderate speeds
  • Vague or 'spongy' steering feedback and handling characteristics
  • Inconsistent lateral grip and understeer issues on wet roads
All owner themes in the WinterCraft WP71 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available1212
Rim diameters16″ – 23″17″ – 18″

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Kumho WinterCraft WP71

Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — better handling, comfort and efficiency. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 83 vs 38 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 86 vs 46 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 87 vs 52 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 81 vs 53 on dry.

Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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WinterContact TS 870 P or WinterCraft WP71?

Which is better in the wet, WinterContact TS 870 P or WinterCraft WP71?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 91 vs 64 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterContact TS 870 P or WinterCraft WP71?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 81 vs 53 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WinterContact TS 870 P or WinterCraft WP71?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 78 vs 68 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WinterContact TS 870 P or WinterCraft WP71?

Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, WinterContact TS 870 P or WinterCraft WP71?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 86 vs 46 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterContact TS 870 P or WinterCraft WP71?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 75 vs 62 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, WinterContact TS 870 P or WinterCraft WP71?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 87 vs 52 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