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    Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tigar Winter 1

    2026 test data · 14 independent tests

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    Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tigar Winter 1: 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 Tigar Winter 1 appear in 14 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.

    How the Tigar Winter 1 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 Tigar Winter 1 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 Tigar Winter 1 if

    • You prefer the Tigar Winter 1's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricContinental WinterContact TS 870Tigar Winter 1
    SegmentTouring WinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used122
    Best rank#1#14
    Avg rank5.031.9
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score91.6—

    Tire Lab Score

    91.6
    Excellent · Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental WinterContact TS 870Tigar Winter 1Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    137
    Avg rank 37.0
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.1
    45
    		No data
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.0
    647
    		No data
    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

    💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 37.0 for the Tigar Winter 1.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 or Tigar Winter 1?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the Tigar Winter 1.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tigar Winter 1 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 Tigar Winter 1.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Tigar Winter 1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, Tigar Winter 1 in 2.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →