Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV: 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 SUV 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, dry, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, 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 SUV still wins on noise / comfort, 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 dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.7 | 88 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.0 112 | Avg rank 5.8 21 | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.2 1 | Avg rank 8.0 1 | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.8 112 | Avg rank 7.3 1 | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.7 2 | Avg rank 4.4 23 | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.3 | Avg rank 6.7 | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV |
💧 Wet: Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
The Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.8 for the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV.
☀️ Dry: Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
The Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
The Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 7.3 for the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
The Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 4.7 for the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
The Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, 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 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV ranks higher on average than the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ranks better 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 SUV 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 →
