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Toyo Snowprox S954 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 + 32 road tests and 5 + 33 owner reviews. How we score

WinterContact TS 870 P is ahead, 82–63

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Toyo Snowprox S954
Tire AToyo

Snowprox S954

Winter

± 6

Tests 62 · 7 tests Owners 64 · 5 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (dry handling (tester's mark))

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tire BContinental

WinterContact TS 870 P

Winter

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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.

  1. 72

    Dry

    WinterContact TS 870 P +9
    81
    Why this score
    SourceSnowprox S954WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 25 tests7883
    Reviews found online6479

    Snowprox S954: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 63.5 = 72

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

  2. 68

    Wet

    WinterContact TS 870 P +23
    91
    Why this score
    SourceSnowprox S954WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 32 tests7295
    Reviews found online6386

    Snowprox S954: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 62.7 = 68

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

  3. 48

    Snow

    WinterContact TS 870 P +31
    79
    Why this score
    SourceSnowprox S954WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 31 tests3580
    Reviews found online6776

    Snowprox S954: 60% × 35.4 + 40% × 66.7 = 48

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

  4. 62

    Comfort

    WinterContact TS 870 P +26
    88
    Why this score
    SourceSnowprox S954WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 8 tests5898
    Reviews found online6581

    Snowprox S954: 40% × 57.6 + 60% × 65.2 = 62

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

  5. 69

    Noise

    WinterContact TS 870 P +4
    73
    Why this score
    SourceSnowprox S954WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 22 tests7078
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    Snowprox S954: 60% × 70.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69

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

    No owner ratings of noise for Snowprox S954 or 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. 63

    Treadwear

    WinterContact TS 870 P +11
    74
    Why this score
    SourceSnowprox S954WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 8 tests≈ 65 (est.)70
    Reviews found online6280

    Snowprox S954: 60% × 64.7 (est.) + 40% × 61.5 = 63

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

    No road tests of treadwear for Snowprox S954. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 66

    Handling (owners)

    WinterContact TS 870 P +17
    83
    Why this score
    SourceSnowprox S954WinterContact TS 870 P
    Reviews found online6683
  8. 58

    Efficiency

    WinterContact TS 870 P +28
    86
    Why this score
    SourceSnowprox S954WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 24 tests5886
Scores at a glance
CategoryToyo Snowprox S954Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Relative Score 63 82
Dry 72 81
Wet 68 91
Snow 48 79
Comfort 62 88
Noise 69 73
Treadwear 63 74
Handling (owners) 66 83
Efficiency 58 86

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Snowprox S954

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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.

DisciplineCategorySnowprox S954WinterContact TS 870 PΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% #3/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test 95% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #3/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 100% #1/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 99% #7/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 97% #5/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test 97% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 96% #9/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 10% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 90% #2/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 90% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test 84% #27/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 87% #12/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test 99% #10/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 88% #13/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test 100% #4/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 10% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 79% #13/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test 98% #4/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 40% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #6/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test 98% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 86% #11/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test 91% #14/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 82% #5/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test 78% #8/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #11/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 #1/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Snowprox S954

Pros

  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Strong dry road handling and grip
  • Predictable steering feedback near the limit

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet weather traction
  • Reported understeer on roundabouts and wet surfaces
  • Mixed reliability compared to premium winter tire alternatives
All owner themes in the Snowprox S954 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 · Toyo Snowprox S954 B · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available52121
Rim diameters16″ – 21″16″ – 23″
Sizes in common3030

Which one should you actually buy?

Toyo Snowprox S954

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 79 vs 48 on snow.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 86 vs 58 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 88 vs 62 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

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

Tire A · Toyo Snowprox S954
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Tire B · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Snowprox S954 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Which is better in the wet, Snowprox S954 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

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

Which grips better on dry roads, Snowprox S954 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 81 vs 72 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Snowprox S954 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 79 vs 48 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Snowprox S954 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 73 vs 69 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Snowprox S954 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 88 vs 62 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Snowprox S954 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 74 vs 63 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Snowprox S954 or WinterContact TS 870 P?

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 86 vs 58 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