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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Nokian Snowproof 2 — 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 32 + 4 road tests and 33 + 9 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 83 · 32 tests Owners 81 · 33 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry handling)

Nokian Snowproof 2
Tire BNokian

Snowproof 2

Winter

± 6

Tests 74 · 4 tests Owners 81 · 9 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

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 +3
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 3 tests8376
    Reviews found online7981
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%94%
    Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%91%

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 78.5 = 81

    Snowproof 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 81.1 = 78

  2. 91

    Wet

    WinterContact TS 870 P +6
    85
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 4 tests9584
    Reviews found online8686
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–195%100%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–197%100%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%90%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%97%

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 94.6 + 40% × 86.1 = 91

    Snowproof 2: 60% × 83.9 + 40% × 85.8 = 85

  3. 79

    Snow

    WinterContact TS 870 P +4
    75
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 4 tests8072
    Reviews found online7679
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–097%96%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–092%91%
    Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–094%92%

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 80.2 + 40% × 76.4 = 79

    Snowproof 2: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 78.5 = 75

  4. 88

    Comfort

    WinterContact TS 870 P +12
    76
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / – tests98≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online8179

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 40% × 98.1 + 60% × 80.7 = 88

    Snowproof 2: 40% × 70.7 (est.) + 60% × 79.1 = 76

    No road tests of comfort for Snowproof 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 73

    Noise

    WinterContact TS 870 P +15
    58
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 2 tests7853
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 73

    Snowproof 2: 60% × 53 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 58

    No owner ratings of noise for WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowproof 2. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 74

    Treadwear

    WinterContact TS 870 P +1
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests7069
    Reviews found online8080

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 69.9 + 40% × 80.2 = 74

    Snowproof 2: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 79.9 = 73

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    WinterContact TS 870 P +11
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowproof 2
    Reviews found online8372
  8. 86

    Efficiency

    WinterContact TS 870 P +7
    79
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 24 / 2 tests8679
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental WinterContact TS 870 PNokian Snowproof 2
Relative Score 81 76
Dry 81 78
Wet 91 85
Snow 79 75
Comfort 88 76
Noise 73 58
Treadwear 74 73
Handling (owners) 83 72
Efficiency 86 79

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WinterContact TS 870 P

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Snowproof 2

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 1 tests that ran both, Continental WinterContact TS 870 P finished ahead 1 times and Nokian Snowproof 2 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryWinterContact TS 870 PSnowproof 2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% 94% +5.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 100% 91% +8.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 95% 100% −5.3 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 97% 100% −3.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Wet Braking Wet 100% 97% +3.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 100% 90% +10.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Snow Braking Snow 97% 96% +1.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 94% 92% +1.3 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Snow Traction Snow 92% 91% +0.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #1/7 #7/7 – 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 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
All owner themes in the WinterContact TS 870 P review

Tire B Snowproof 2

Pros

  • Extremely low noise levels and high ride comfort
  • Excellent grip and handling in wet and snowy conditions
  • Stable and comfortable performance on the highway

Cons

  • Slight tire flex noticeable during fast turns on dry roads
  • Some users note it is tailored more toward milder Central European winters than extreme Nordic ice conditions
All owner themes in the Snowproof 2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P B · Nokian Snowproof 2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available12117
Rim diameters16″ – 23″15″ – 19″
Sizes in common1010

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Nokian Snowproof 2

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

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 73 vs 58 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 88 vs 76 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 83 vs 72 on handling.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 86 vs 79 on efficiency.

Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowproof 2?

Which is better in the wet, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowproof 2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 91 vs 85 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowproof 2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 81 vs 78 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowproof 2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 79 vs 75 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowproof 2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 73 vs 58 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowproof 2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 88 vs 76 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowproof 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 73 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowproof 2?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 86 vs 79 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