Continental WinterContact TS 860 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 WinterContact TS 860 and Nokian Snowproof 2 appear in 13 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 860 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 10 tests.
How the Nokian Snowproof 2 performs. It takes the win in 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 WinterContact TS 860 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Snowproof 2 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental WinterContact TS 860 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 860 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 10 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Nokian Snowproof 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 860 | Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.3 74 | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.4 531 | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 452 | Avg rank 9.2 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Avg rank 12.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 32 | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.7 1 | Avg rank 7.5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.4 1 | Avg rank 7.5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 9.1 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.7 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.2 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 12.0 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.6 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 7.7 for the Continental WinterContact TS 860.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 9.4 for the Continental WinterContact TS 860.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 860 or Nokian Snowproof 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Snowproof 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 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 WinterContact TS 860.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 860 appears in 10 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 →