Tests 66 · 5 tests Owners 76 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2023 Studded Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WinterContact TS 870 P is ahead, 79–71
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Tests 81 · 27 tests Owners 78 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test (subj. dry handling)
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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59
Dry
WinterContact TS 870 P +2180Why this score
Source Winter i*pike RS2 WinterContact TS 870 P Professional tests (TWG score) 49 82 Reviews found online 74 77 Dry Braking (% of best) 88% 96% -
74
Wet
WinterContact TS 870 P +1488Why this score
Source Winter i*pike RS2 WinterContact TS 870 P Professional tests (TWG score) 71 91 Reviews found online 78 84 Wet Braking (% of best) 82% 99% Wet Handling (% of best) 96% 96% -
76
Snow
WinterContact TS 870 P +177Why this score
Source Winter i*pike RS2 WinterContact TS 870 P Professional tests (TWG score) 76 78 Reviews found online 77 76 Snow Braking (% of best) 99% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) 99% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) 97% 95% -
78
Comfort
WinterContact TS 870 P +482Why this score
Source Winter i*pike RS2 WinterContact TS 870 P Professional tests (TWG score) 81 84 Reviews found online 75 80 -
60
Noise
WinterContact TS 870 P +1474Why this score
Source Winter i*pike RS2 WinterContact TS 870 P Professional tests (TWG score) 55 79 -
71
Treadwear
WinterContact TS 870 P +172Why this score
Source Winter i*pike RS2 WinterContact TS 870 P Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 75 75 -
79
Handling
WinterContact TS 870 P +180Why this score
Source Winter i*pike RS2 WinterContact TS 870 P Reviews found online 79 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 79 |
| Dry | 59 | 80 |
| Wet | 74 | 88 |
| Snow | 76 | 77 |
| Comfort | 78 | 82 |
| Noise | 60 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 72 |
| Handling | 79 | 80 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Winter i*pike RS2
79
/ 100
WinterContact TS 870 P
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 | Winter i*pike RS2 | WinterContact TS 870 P | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 88% #16/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/10 · 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | −8.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 98% #2/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test | 99% #2/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | −0.9 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 100% #2/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 96% #14/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | +4.0 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 91% #5/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 97% #2/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | −6.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #3/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test | 100% #4/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 67% #5/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 78% #8/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −11.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/8 · 2019 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 14% #7/54 · 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test | +5.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #7/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +1.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #4/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | +1.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #10/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 95% #6/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | +1.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #4/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | −0.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 80% #2/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test | 70% #5/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 60% #5/8 · 2019 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | −40.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 82% #11/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/10 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −16.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #5/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 96% #14/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter i*pike RS2
Pros
- Exceptional traction and braking on snow and ice
- Strong side grip and predictable cornering limits
- High durability with secure stud retention over multiple years
Cons
- Poor steering feedback on dry tarmac
- Noticeable understeer in dry road conditions
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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 | B · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 121 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 23″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
79
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — better dry, wet and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 80 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 88 vs 74 on wet.
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 78 on comfort.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
Tire B · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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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.