Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport: 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport appear in 16 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 wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.
How the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 4 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 870 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental WinterContact TS 870 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 11.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 79.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental WinterContact TS 870
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 137 | Avg rank 12.1 11 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 45 | Avg rank 8.6 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 647 | Avg rank 9.4 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.9 4 | Avg rank 20.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 23 | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 15.5 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.7 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport |
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 12.1 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 8.6 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 9.4 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 20.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 9.1 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 15.5 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 8.7 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 or GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →