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Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Vredestein Wintrac — 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 16 + 8 road tests and 25 + 5 owner reviews. How we score

WinterContact TS 870 is ahead, 82–75

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Continental WinterContact TS 870
Tire AContinental

WinterContact TS 870

Winter

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Tests 84 · 16 tests Owners 79 · 25 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry handling)

Vredestein Wintrac
Tire BVredestein

Wintrac

Winter

± 5

Tests 75 · 8 tests Owners 75 · 5 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild 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.

Key facts

  • In 7 tests that measured snow braking for both, WinterContact TS 870 won 6 and Wintrac won 1 (average 99% vs 94% of the best).
  • In 6 tests that measured wet braking for both, WinterContact TS 870 won 3 and Wintrac won 3 (average 94% vs 94% of the best).
  • In 5 tests that measured dry braking for both, WinterContact TS 870 won 1 and Wintrac won 4 (average 97% vs 99% of the best).
  • In 5 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, WinterContact TS 870 won 5 and Wintrac won 0 (average 98% vs 93% of the best).
  • In 5 tests that measured snow traction for both, WinterContact TS 870 won 3 and Wintrac won 2 (average 97% vs 96% of the best).
  1. 80

    Dry

    WinterContact TS 870 +4
    76
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870Wintrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 6 tests8178
    Reviews found online7974
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–497%99%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0100%99%

    WinterContact TS 870: 60% × 81 + 40% × 79.2 = 80

    Wintrac: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 73.5 = 76

  2. 93

    Wet

    WinterContact TS 870 +8
    85
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870Wintrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 16 / 8 tests9887
    Reviews found online8781
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–097%80%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 5–098%93%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 3–394%94%
    Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–097%94%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–299%99%

    WinterContact TS 870: 60% × 97.9 + 40% × 86.6 = 93

    Wintrac: 60% × 87.4 + 40% × 81.1 = 85

  3. 78

    Snow

    WinterContact TS 870 +4
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870Wintrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 16 / 8 tests8271
    Reviews found online7379
    Ice Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–195%93%
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 6–199%94%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–099%96%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 3–297%96%

    WinterContact TS 870: 60% × 81.6 + 40% × 73.2 = 78

    Wintrac: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 78.5 = 74

  4. 75

    Comfort

    WinterContact TS 870 +3
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870Wintrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests72≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online7774

    WinterContact TS 870: 40% × 71.9 + 60% × 77.4 = 75

    Wintrac: 40% × 69.7 (est.) + 60% × 73.8 = 72

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

  5. 77

    Noise

    WinterContact TS 870 +1
    76
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870Wintrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 6 tests8382
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–399%99%

    WinterContact TS 870: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 77

    Wintrac: 60% × 82.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 76

    No owner ratings of noise for WinterContact TS 870 or Wintrac. 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. 80

    Treadwear

    WinterContact TS 870 +15
    65
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870Wintrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 5 tests7961
    Reviews found online8070
    Abrasion (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–179%77%
    Wear (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 4–091%71%

    WinterContact TS 870: 60% × 79.5 + 40% × 80 = 80

    Wintrac: 60% × 61.5 + 40% × 70.1 = 65

  7. 78

    Handling (owners)

    WinterContact TS 870 +8
    70
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870Wintrac
    Reviews found online7870
  8. 76

    Efficiency

    WinterContact TS 870 +1
    75
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 870Wintrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 6 tests7675
    Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–098%97%
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–095%91%
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental WinterContact TS 870Vredestein Wintrac
Relative Score 82 75
Dry 80 76
Wet 93 85
Snow 78 74
Comfort 75 72
Noise 77 76
Treadwear 80 65
Handling (owners) 78 70
Efficiency 76 75

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WinterContact TS 870

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Wintrac

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 10 tests that ran both, Continental WinterContact TS 870 finished ahead 10 times and Vredestein Wintrac 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryWinterContact TS 870WintracΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 97% 99% −2.0 1–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Dry Handling Dry 100% 99% +0.9 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 97% 80% +16.4 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 98% 93% +5.1 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Wet Braking Wet 94% 94% +0.2 3–3 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Wet Braking (concrete) Wet 97% 94% +2.7 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Wet Handling Wet 99% 99% −0.6 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Ice Braking Snow 95% 93% +1.7 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Snow Braking Snow 99% 94% +4.3 6–1 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Snow Handling Snow 99% 96% +2.6 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Snow Traction Snow 97% 96% +1.0 3–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Noise Noise 99% 99% −0.5 1–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Abrasion Treadwear 79% 77% +2.6 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Wear Treadwear 91% 71% +20.2 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 98% 97% +0.9 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 95% 91% +3.8 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 70% 82% −12.0 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test · 195/55 R16
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #6/20 #8/20 – 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Value Cost 67% 65% +2.7 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Overall Ranking Overall #1/16 #10/16 – 10–0 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

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
All owner themes in the WinterContact TS 870 review

Tire B Wintrac

Pros

  • Excellent traction and handling on snow and ice
  • High above-average performance and grip on wet roads
  • Comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Limited steering feedback and road feel
  • Pricing is close to established premium options, leaving less of a value gap
All owner themes in the Wintrac review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 B · Vredestein Wintrac
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4425
Rim diameters14″ – 19″15″ – 19″
Sizes in common2020

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental WinterContact TS 870

Vredestein Wintrac

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

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Continental WinterContact TS 870 scores 80 vs 65 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental WinterContact TS 870 scores 93 vs 85 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental WinterContact TS 870 scores 78 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental WinterContact TS 870 scores 80 vs 76 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is dry braking

Vredestein Wintrac won 4 of 5 shared dry braking tests.

Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 870
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WinterContact TS 870 or Wintrac?

Which is better in the wet, WinterContact TS 870 or Wintrac?

Continental WinterContact TS 870, 93 vs 85 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterContact TS 870 or Wintrac?

Continental WinterContact TS 870, 80 vs 76 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WinterContact TS 870 or Wintrac?

Continental WinterContact TS 870, 78 vs 74 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WinterContact TS 870 or Wintrac?

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 76 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, WinterContact TS 870 or Wintrac?

Continental WinterContact TS 870, 75 vs 72 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterContact TS 870 or Wintrac?

Continental WinterContact TS 870, 80 vs 65 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, WinterContact TS 870 or Wintrac?

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 75 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.

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