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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5 — 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 + 2 road tests and 31 + 6 owner reviews. How we score

WinterContact TS 870 P is ahead, 81–70

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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)

Vredestein Snowtrac 5
Tire BVredestein

Snowtrac 5

Winter

± 8

Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 75 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 11 in 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)

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 PSnowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 2 tests8274
    Reviews found online7974

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

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 74.3 = 74

  2. 90

    Wet

    WinterContact TS 870 P +18
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 2 tests9367
    Reviews found online8679

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

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 66.6 + 40% × 79.4 = 72

  3. 78

    Snow

    WinterContact TS 870 P +6
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 2 tests7970
    Reviews found online7675

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

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 70 + 40% × 75.3 = 72

  4. 82

    Comfort

    WinterContact TS 870 P +10
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / – tests84≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online8173

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

    Snowtrac 5: 40% × 69.9 (est.) + 60% × 73.3 = 72

    No road tests of comfort for Snowtrac 5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 74

    Noise

    WinterContact TS 870 P +12
    62
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 2 tests7859
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

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

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 59.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 62

    No owner ratings of noise for WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowtrac 5. 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

    WinterContact TS 870 P +13
    61
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests7155
    Reviews found online8070

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

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 70 = 61

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    WinterContact TS 870 P +9
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowtrac 5
    Reviews found online8374
  8. 86

    Efficiency

    WinterContact TS 870 P +14
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870 PSnowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 2 tests8672
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental WinterContact TS 870 PVredestein Snowtrac 5
Relative Score 81 70
Dry 81 74
Wet 90 72
Snow 78 72
Comfort 82 72
Noise 74 62
Treadwear 74 61
Handling (owners) 83 74
Efficiency 86 72

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WinterContact TS 870 P

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Snowtrac 5

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 PSnowtrac 5ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #1/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test 98% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #6/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test 99% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 97% #5/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 90% #14/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #2/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test 90% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #2/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test 97% #14/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 97% #4/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test 97% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #5/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test 98% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #10/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 96% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 66% #15/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 46% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 93% #2/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test 83% #9/20 · 2018 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 74% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #11/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test #19/20 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 56% #17/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 50% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #1/18 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test #8/16 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test – 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 Snowtrac 5

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and handling in deep snow and on icy surfaces
  • Strong performance and stability in wet road conditions
  • Low road noise levels across various surface types

Cons

  • Limited long-term data regarding tread wear longevity
  • Perceived as expensive by some users depending on the specific vehicle application
  • Inconsistent availability compared to major market leaders
All owner themes in the Snowtrac 5 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P B · Vredestein Snowtrac 5
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available12120
Rim diameters16″ – 23″13″ – 16″
Sizes in common00

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

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

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 90 vs 72 on wet.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 86 vs 72 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 74 vs 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 74 vs 62 on noise.

Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Tire B · Vredestein Snowtrac 5
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WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowtrac 5?

Which is better in the wet, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowtrac 5?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 90 vs 72 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowtrac 5?

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

Which is better in snow, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowtrac 5?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 78 vs 72 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowtrac 5?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 74 vs 62 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowtrac 5?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 82 vs 72 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowtrac 5?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 74 vs 61 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, WinterContact TS 870 P or Snowtrac 5?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 86 vs 72 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