Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tomket Snowroad Pro 3: 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 Tomket Snowroad Pro 3 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Tomket Snowroad Pro 3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, 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 Tomket Snowroad Pro 3 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 prefer the Tomket Snowroad Pro 3's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Tomket Snowroad Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #4 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 24.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 77 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Tomket Snowroad Pro 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Tomket Snowroad Pro 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 137 | Avg rank 34.8 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 45 | Avg rank 21.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 647 | Avg rank 19.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.9 4 | Avg rank 4.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 23 | Avg rank 16.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 15.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.7 | Avg rank 29.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tomket Snowroad Pro 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 34.8 for the Tomket Snowroad Pro 3.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tomket Snowroad Pro 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 21.0 for the Tomket Snowroad Pro 3.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tomket Snowroad Pro 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 19.0 for the Tomket Snowroad Pro 3.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tomket Snowroad Pro 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 4.0 for the Tomket Snowroad Pro 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tomket Snowroad Pro 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 16.0 for the Tomket Snowroad Pro 3.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tomket Snowroad Pro 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 15.0 for the Tomket Snowroad Pro 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tomket Snowroad Pro 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 29.0 for the Tomket Snowroad Pro 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 or Tomket Snowroad Pro 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the Tomket Snowroad Pro 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tomket Snowroad Pro 3 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 Tomket Snowroad Pro 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Tomket Snowroad Pro 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, Tomket Snowroad Pro 3 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 →