Tests 83 · 15 tests Owners 76 · 25 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WinterContact TS 870 is ahead, 79–74
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Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 78 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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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79
Dry
WinterContact TS 870 +673Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 80 74 Reviews found online 76 72 Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 96% -
90
Wet
WinterContact TS 870 +1773Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 96 68 Reviews found online 82 80 Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 100% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
77
Snow
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV +178Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 82 75 Reviews found online 71 83 Snow Handling (% of best) 99% 100% Snow Traction (% of best) 97% 99% -
73
Comfort
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV +174Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 75 78 -
77
Noise
WinterContact TS 870 +572Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 84 66 Reviews found online – 81 -
76
Treadwear
WinterContact TS 870 +571Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 77 – Reviews found online 74 74 -
75
Handling
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV +277Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 870 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Reviews found online 75 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 74 |
| Dry | 79 | 73 |
| Wet | 90 | 73 |
| Snow | 77 | 78 |
| Comfort | 73 | 74 |
| Noise | 77 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 71 |
| Handling | 75 | 77 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
WinterContact TS 870
74
/ 100
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | WinterContact TS 870 | Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #4/5 · 2025 TUV Test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs Rivals | 96% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +1.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 96% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 98% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −1.3 | Different tests |
| Ice Handling | Ice | 50% #18/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 95% #6/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −44.8 | Different tests |
| Ice Traction | Ice | 50% #13/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −50.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/8 · 2025 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | 99% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 59% #7/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 65% #7/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −6.8 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 57% #4/6 · 2027 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | +42.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #4/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #5/8 · 2025 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | 99% #6/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −2.2 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #4/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 94% #4/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +2.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 60% #6/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +40.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #5/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterContact TS 870
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
- High level of driver confidence and predictability in varied conditions
- Strong dry road handling and steering feedback
Cons
- Inconsistent performance on steep, hard-packed snow for some users
- Potential negative impact on electric vehicle range
- Occasional reports of understeer on heavy vehicles in cold, greasy conditions
Tire B Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional traction and braking performance on snow and ice
- Unusually quiet and comfortable ride quality for a dedicated winter tire
- Better dry and wet pavement handling compared to many traditional winter tires and competitors like Blizzaks
Cons
- Premium price point compared to lesser winter tire options
- Softer compound requires slightly less aggressive driving in warmer or dry conditions
- Minor trade-off in ultimate ice grip compared to studded tires like the Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV (though offset by being much quieter)
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 | B · Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 44 | 70 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 19″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 47 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 870
74
/ 100
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 — better wet, dry and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental WinterContact TS 870 scores 90 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental WinterContact TS 870 scores 79 vs 73 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Continental WinterContact TS 870 scores 77 vs 72 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental WinterContact TS 870 scores 76 vs 71 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 870
Tire B · Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.