Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 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 WinterContact TS 870 and Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV 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, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental WinterContact TS 870 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 90.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 137 | Avg rank 4.5 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 45 | Avg rank 6.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 647 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.9 4 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 23 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | No data | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.7 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 4.0 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.1 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 8.7 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV ranks better than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV 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 →