TopTire Review

    Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Roadhog Winter Plus: 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 Roadhog Winter Plus appear in 13 tests, 1 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.

    How the Roadhog Winter Plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Roadhog Winter Plus 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 wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Roadhog Winter Plus if

    • You prefer the Roadhog Winter Plus's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricContinental WinterContact TS 870Roadhog Winter Plus
    SegmentTouring WinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used121
    Best rank#1#15
    Avg rank5.029.0
    Latest test20252021
    Tire Lab Score91.6—

    Tire Lab Score

    91.6
    Excellent · Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental WinterContact TS 870Roadhog Winter PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    137
    Avg rank 27.0
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.1
    45
    		No data
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.0
    647
    Avg rank 35.0
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🧊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

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 27.0 for the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

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

    ❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 35.0 for the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

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

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

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

    📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

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

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Roadhog Winter Plus

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

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 or Roadhog Winter Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Roadhog Winter Plus 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 Roadhog Winter Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Roadhog Winter Plus.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, Roadhog Winter Plus in 1, with 1 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 →