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Kumho WinterCraft WP71 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 6 + 30 road tests and 17 + 31 owner reviews. How we score

WinterContact TS 870 P is ahead, 81–60

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Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Tire AKumho

WinterCraft WP71

Winter

± 7

Tests 70 · 6 tests Owners 48 · 17 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tire BContinental

WinterContact TS 870 P

Winter

± 4

Tests 82 · 30 tests Owners 80 · 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. 53

    Dry

    WinterContact TS 870 P +28
    81
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 24 tests6283
    Reviews found online3979

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 62.1 + 40% × 38.5 = 53

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 83.4 + 40% × 78.6 = 81

  2. 64

    Wet

    WinterContact TS 870 P +27
    91
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 30 tests7694
    Reviews found online4886

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 47.7 = 64

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 94.3 + 40% × 86 = 91

  3. 68

    Snow

    WinterContact TS 870 P +10
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 29 tests7380
    Reviews found online6076

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 73 + 40% × 60.3 = 68

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 79.5 + 40% × 75.6 = 78

  4. 46

    Comfort

    WinterContact TS 870 P +40
    86
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests≈ 63 (est.)93
    Reviews found online3481

    WinterCraft WP71: 40% × 62.9 (est.) + 60% × 34.3 = 46

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 40% × 93.4 + 60% × 81 = 86

    No road tests of comfort for WinterCraft WP71. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 73

    Noise

    Level
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 21 tests7878
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 73

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 73

    No owner ratings of noise for WinterCraft WP71 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. 62

    Treadwear

    WinterContact TS 870 P +13
    75
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 7 tests6971
    Reviews found online5380

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 68.8 + 40% × 52.9 = 62

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 70.7 + 40% × 80.3 = 75

  7. 38

    Handling (owners)

    WinterContact TS 870 P +45
    83
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71WinterContact TS 870 P
    Reviews found online3883
  8. 52

    Efficiency

    WinterContact TS 870 P +35
    87
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 23 tests5287
Scores at a glance
CategoryKumho WinterCraft WP71Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Relative Score 60 81
Dry 53 81
Wet 64 91
Snow 68 78
Comfort 46 86
Noise 73 73
Treadwear 62 75
Handling (owners) 38 83
Efficiency 52 87

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WinterCraft WP71

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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.

DisciplineCategoryWinterCraft WP71WinterContact TS 870 PΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 97% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 98% #2/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 97% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 100% #3/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 93% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 92% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 93% #7/44 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview 95% #3/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 99% #2/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 97% #15/30 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview 97% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 97% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 98% #7/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 98% #5/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 69% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 66% #15/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 74% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 100% #1/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 82% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 78% #8/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #20/20 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test #11/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 74% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 56% #17/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #12/10 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 #4/12 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A WinterCraft WP71

Pros

  • Strong traction and braking performance in deep snow and slush
  • Competitive price point compared to premium winter tire alternatives
  • Predictable handling in dry winter conditions

Cons

  • Excessive road noise, particularly at low to moderate speeds
  • Vague or 'spongy' steering feedback and handling characteristics
  • Inconsistent lateral grip and understeer issues on wet roads
All owner themes in the WinterCraft WP71 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 · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 B · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available2121
Rim diameters17″ – 18″16″ – 23″

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho WinterCraft WP71

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 83 vs 38 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 86 vs 46 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 87 vs 52 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 81 vs 53 on dry.

Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
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WinterCraft WP71 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Which is better in the wet, WinterCraft WP71 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 91 vs 64 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterCraft WP71 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 81 vs 53 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WinterCraft WP71 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 78 vs 68 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WinterCraft WP71 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, WinterCraft WP71 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 86 vs 46 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterCraft WP71 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 75 vs 62 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, WinterCraft WP71 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 87 vs 52 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