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Nexen Winguard Sport 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 3 + 32 road tests and 27 + 33 owner reviews. How we score

WinterContact TS 870 P is ahead, 81–66

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Nexen Winguard Sport
Tire ANexen

Winguard Sport

Winter

± 8

Tests 68 · 3 tests Owners 64 · 27 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (noise)

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tire BContinental

WinterContact TS 870 P

Winter

± 4

Tests 83 · 32 tests Owners 81 · 33 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 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.

Key facts

  • In 3 tests that measured wet braking for both, Winguard Sport won 0 and WinterContact TS 870 P won 3 (average 86% vs 93% of the best).
  1. 64

    Dry

    WinterContact TS 870 P +17
    81
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard SportWinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 25 tests6883
    Reviews found online5879
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–195%99%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–199%100%

    Winguard Sport: 60% × 68.3 + 40% × 57.5 = 64

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 78.5 = 81

  2. 68

    Wet

    WinterContact TS 870 P +23
    91
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard SportWinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 32 tests7095
    Reviews found online6586
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–193%97%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–386%93%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–198%99%

    Winguard Sport: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 64.9 = 68

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 94.6 + 40% × 86.1 = 91

  3. 71

    Snow

    WinterContact TS 870 P +8
    79
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard SportWinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 31 tests7280
    Reviews found online7076
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–296%100%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–195%98%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%99%

    Winguard Sport: 60% × 71.5 + 40% × 69.6 = 71

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 80.2 + 40% × 76.4 = 79

  4. 63

    Comfort

    WinterContact TS 870 P +25
    88
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard SportWinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 8 tests≈ 67 (est.)98
    Reviews found online6181

    Winguard Sport: 40% × 67 (est.) + 60% × 60.5 = 63

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 40% × 98.1 + 60% × 80.7 = 88

    No road tests of comfort for Winguard Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 71

    Noise

    WinterContact TS 870 P +2
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard SportWinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 22 tests8078
    Reviews found online58≈ 66 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%99%

    Winguard Sport: 60% × 80.1 + 40% × 58.4 = 71

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 73

    No owner ratings of noise for WinterContact TS 870 P. 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. 64

    Treadwear

    WinterContact TS 870 P +10
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard SportWinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 8 tests6070
    Reviews found online6980
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–173%73%

    Winguard Sport: 60% × 60.2 + 40% × 68.8 = 64

    WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 69.9 + 40% × 80.2 = 74

  7. 57

    Handling (owners)

    WinterContact TS 870 P +26
    83
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard SportWinterContact TS 870 P
    Reviews found online5783
  8. 53

    Efficiency

    WinterContact TS 870 P +33
    86
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard SportWinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 24 tests5386
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–171%92%
Scores at a glance
CategoryNexen Winguard SportContinental WinterContact TS 870 P
Relative Score 66 81
Dry 64 81
Wet 68 91
Snow 71 79
Comfort 63 88
Noise 71 73
Treadwear 64 74
Handling (owners) 57 83
Efficiency 53 86

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Winguard Sport

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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.

In the overall rankings of 3 tests that ran both, Nexen Winguard Sport finished ahead 0 times and Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 3 times.

DisciplineCategoryWinguard SportWinterContact TS 870 PΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% 99% −4.8 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Dry Handling Dry 99% 100% −0.9 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 93% 97% −4.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Wet Braking Wet 86% 93% −7.5 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
Wet Handling Wet 98% 99% −1.3 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Snow Braking Snow 96% 100% −3.4 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17
Snow Handling Snow 95% 98% −2.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Snow Traction Snow 99% 99% +0.5 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Noise Noise 100% 99% +1.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Wear Treadwear 73% 73% −0.7 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 71% 92% −20.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 98% 61% +37.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #13/20 #14/20 – 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Value Cost 74% 47% +27.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #48/54 #7/54 – 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Winguard Sport

Pros

  • Exceptional value and budget-friendly pricing compared to major brand alternatives
  • Strong traction and control in snow, slush, and compacted winter conditions
  • Remarkably quiet and smooth ride with low road noise

Cons

  • Occasional understeer or reduced grip on semi-dry or wet roads
  • Performance degrades in warmer transition temperatures (around 4-13°C)
  • Some mixed feedback regarding ice performance compared to dedicated Scandinavian winter tires
All owner themes in the Winguard Sport 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 · Nexen Winguard Sport B · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available37121
Rim diameters15″ – 20″16″ – 23″
Tread depth11/32″—
Treadwear warranty25,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Sizes in common2424

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen Winguard Sport

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 86 vs 53 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 83 vs 57 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 88 vs 63 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 91 vs 68 on wet.

Tire A · Nexen Winguard Sport
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Winguard Sport or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Which is better in the wet, Winguard Sport or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 91 vs 68 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Winguard Sport or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 81 vs 64 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Winguard Sport or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 79 vs 71 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Winguard Sport or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Winguard Sport or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 88 vs 63 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Winguard Sport or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 74 vs 64 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Winguard Sport or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 86 vs 53 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