Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P and Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 appear in 11 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 WinterContact TS 850 P performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 9 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 2 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 Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Continental WinterContact TS 850 P still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 9 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 4.0 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.3 | 95.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.0 434 | Avg rank 4.0 42 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.3 14 | Avg rank 4.8 12 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.9 113 | Avg rank 4.0 21 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 121 | Avg rank 4.2 22 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 5.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 4.0 and 4.0.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.3 for the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.9 for the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 6.1 for the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Continental WinterContact TS 850 P wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.1 for the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 ranks better than the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P appears in 9 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →