Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 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 870 P and Vredestein Wintrac Pro appear in 62 tests, 18 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 870 P performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performs. It takes the win in ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 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 Vredestein Wintrac Pro is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Vredestein Wintrac Pro if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 30 | 32 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.1 | 90.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.2 61413 | Avg rank 6.1 7912 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.2 988 | Avg rank 5.4 357 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.6 2812 | Avg rank 6.6 5106 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 10.5 1 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 5310 | Avg rank 6.4 424 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.8 2 | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.1 | Avg rank 3.7 545 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 18 independent tests:
- 20242024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 6.1 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.6 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 10.5 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 11.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 10.1 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 P or Vredestein Wintrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ranks better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P appears in 30 independent tests, Vredestein Wintrac Pro in 32, with 18 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
