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    Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    2026 test data · 19 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10: 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 appear in 19 tests, 2 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 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 7 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 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

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 if

    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricContinental WinterContact TS 870Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
    SegmentTouring WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used127
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.06.1
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score91.689.8

    Tire Lab Score

    91.6
    Excellent · Winter
    89.8
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental WinterContact TS 870Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    137
    Avg rank 5.6
    312
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.1
    45
    Avg rank 5.5
    3
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.0
    647
    Avg rank 6.9
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 3.9
    4
    Avg rank 5.4
    221
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.1
    23
    Avg rank 6.7
    3
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 6.0
    1
    		No data
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.7
    Avg rank 5.0
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.6 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 5.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 6.7 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.7 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 in 7, with 2 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 →