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Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — 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 7 + 27 road tests and 50 + 31 owner reviews. How we score

WinterContact TS 870 P is ahead, 81–76

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Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
Tire AHankook

Winter i*cept RS2

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 7 tests Owners 74 · 50 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tire BContinental

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)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 74

    Dry

    WinterContact TS 870 P +7
    81
    Why this score
    SourceWinter i*cept RS2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 22 tests7582
    Reviews found online7279

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 72.4 = 74

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

  2. 85

    Wet

    WinterContact TS 870 P +5
    90
    Why this score
    SourceWinter i*cept RS2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 27 tests9093
    Reviews found online7986

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 89.8 + 40% × 78.5 = 85

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

  3. 77

    Snow

    WinterContact TS 870 P +1
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWinter i*cept RS2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 26 tests8179
    Reviews found online7176

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 71.4 = 77

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

  4. 71

    Comfort

    WinterContact TS 870 P +11
    82
    Why this score
    SourceWinter i*cept RS2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests7584
    Reviews found online6881

    Winter i*cept RS2: 40% × 75.2 + 60% × 67.7 = 71

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

  5. 60

    Noise

    WinterContact TS 870 P +14
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinter i*cept RS2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 19 tests5678
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 56.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60

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

    No owner ratings of noise for Winter i*cept RS2 or WinterContact TS 870 P. 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

    Winter i*cept RS2 +1
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinter i*cept RS2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 7 tests7471
    Reviews found online7680

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 74.5 + 40% × 75.8 = 75

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

  7. 74

    Handling (owners)

    WinterContact TS 870 P +9
    83
    Why this score
    SourceWinter i*cept RS2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Reviews found online7483
  8. 42

    Efficiency

    WinterContact TS 870 P +44
    86
    Why this score
    SourceWinter i*cept RS2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 21 tests4286
Scores at a glance
CategoryHankook Winter i*cept RS2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Relative Score 76 81
Dry 74 81
Wet 85 90
Snow 77 78
Comfort 71 82
Noise 60 74
Treadwear 75 74
Handling (owners) 74 83
Efficiency 42 86

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Winter i*cept RS2

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WinterContact TS 870 P

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.

DisciplineCategoryWinter i*cept RS2WinterContact TS 870 PΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 98% #3/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #15/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 99% #6/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 80% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 97% #5/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 96% #2/49 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview 100% #2/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 50% #6/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 97% #7/35 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview 97% #4/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 98% #5/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 60% #7/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 50% #3/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #8/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 92% #6/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 90% #4/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 80% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #2/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 98% #10/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 72% #14/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 66% #15/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 77% #18/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 93% #2/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 84% #11/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 78% #8/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #19/20 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test #11/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 74% #13/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 56% #17/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #3/49 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview #1/18 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Winter i*cept RS2

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and handling on wet and dry roads
  • Impressive resistance to aquaplaning in heavy rain or standing water
  • Strong value for money with a competitive price point

Cons

  • Higher than average road noise, especially at highway speeds
  • Firm, stiff sidewalls leading to a less comfortable or harsh ride
  • Subpar performance and unpredictable grip on ice and black ice
All owner themes in the Winter i*cept RS2 review

Tire B 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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 B · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available37121
Rim diameters13″ – 17″16″ – 23″
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — better efficiency, noise and comfort. Where the Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 86 vs 42 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 74 vs 60 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 82 vs 71 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 83 vs 74 on handling.

Tire A · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
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Winter i*cept RS2 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Which is better in the wet, Winter i*cept RS2 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 90 vs 85 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Winter i*cept RS2 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

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

Which is better in snow, Winter i*cept RS2 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 78 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Winter i*cept RS2 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 74 vs 60 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Winter i*cept RS2 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 82 vs 71 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Winter i*cept RS2 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 74 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, Winter i*cept RS2 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 86 vs 42 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