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    Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests

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    Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Dunlop Winter Response 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 870 and Dunlop Winter Response 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 870 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.

    How the Dunlop Winter Response 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 870 and Dunlop Winter Response 2 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Continental WinterContact TS 870 if

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Dunlop Winter Response 2 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricContinental WinterContact TS 870Dunlop Winter Response 2
    SegmentTouring WinterTouring Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used121
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.010.7
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score91.6—

    Tire Lab Score

    91.6
    Excellent · Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental WinterContact TS 870Dunlop Winter Response 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    137
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Dunlop Winter Response 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.1
    45
    		No data
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.0
    647
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Dunlop Winter Response 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 3.9
    4
    		No data
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.1
    23
    		No data
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 6.0
    1
    		No data
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.7
    		No data
    Continental WinterContact TS 870

    💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2

    The Dunlop Winter Response 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.5 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2

    The Dunlop Winter Response 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.0 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 or Dunlop Winter Response 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Response 2 ranks higher on average than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop Winter Response 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks better than the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, Dunlop Winter Response 2 in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →