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    Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    2026 test data · 16 independent tests

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    Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Noranza 001 and Continental WinterContact TS 870 appear in 16 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Bridgestone Noranza 001 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Continental WinterContact TS 870 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Noranza 001 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Bridgestone Noranza 001 if

    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Continental WinterContact TS 870 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Noranza 001Continental WinterContact TS 870
    SegmentStudded WinterTouring Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used412
    Best rank#2#1
    Avg rank8.65.0
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score86.191.6

    Tire Lab Score

    86.1
    Very Good · Winter
    91.6
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Noranza 001Continental WinterContact TS 870Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.3
    2
    Avg rank 4.5
    137
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 10.3
    1
    Avg rank 4.1
    45
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 8.8
    11
    Avg rank 4.0
    647
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.7
    3
    Avg rank 3.9
    4
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 17.5
    Avg rank 6.1
    23
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 6.0
    1
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 8.7
    Bridgestone Noranza 001

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.3 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 10.3 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.8 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 6.7 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 17.5 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The Bridgestone Noranza 001 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 8.7 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Noranza 001 or Continental WinterContact TS 870?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Noranza 001.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Noranza 001 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks better than the Bridgestone Noranza 001.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Noranza 001.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Noranza 001 appears in 4 independent tests, Continental WinterContact TS 870 in 12.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →