Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico: 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 Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico 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 wet, dry, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico still wins on noise / comfort, 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 137 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 45 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 647 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.9 4 | Avg rank 5.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 23 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | No data | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.7 | Avg rank 4.0 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.5 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.1 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.7 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 or Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico 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 Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico 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 →