Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV and Nokian Snowproof 2 appear in 6 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 Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Nokian Snowproof 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 3 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 Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Snowproof 2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.7 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Snowproof 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV | Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.0 112 | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.2 1 | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.8 112 | Avg rank 9.2 | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 12.0 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.7 2 | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.3 | Avg rank 7.5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
💧 Wet: Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 9.1 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
☀️ Dry: Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.2 for the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
❄️ Snow: Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 9.2 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🧊 Ice: Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.6 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
📏 Mileage: Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 9.3 for the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV or Nokian Snowproof 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV ranks higher on average than the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Snowproof 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV ranks better than the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian Snowproof 2 shows better mileage performance than the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV appears in 3 independent tests, Nokian Snowproof 2 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →