Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tourador Winter Pro TS1: 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 Tourador Winter Pro TS1 appear in 14 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Tourador Winter Pro TS1 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 Tourador Winter Pro TS1 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?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Tourador Winter Pro TS1's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Tourador Winter Pro TS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #8 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 35.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Tourador Winter Pro TS1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Tourador Winter Pro TS1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 137 | Avg rank 43.5 | 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 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tourador Winter Pro TS1
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 43.5 for the Tourador Winter Pro TS1.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tourador Winter Pro TS1
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to no data for the Tourador Winter Pro TS1.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tourador Winter Pro TS1
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Tourador Winter Pro TS1.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tourador Winter Pro TS1
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to no data for the Tourador Winter Pro TS1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tourador Winter Pro TS1
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to no data for the Tourador Winter Pro TS1.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tourador Winter Pro TS1
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Tourador Winter Pro TS1.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Tourador Winter Pro TS1
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Tourador Winter Pro TS1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 or Tourador Winter Pro TS1?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the Tourador Winter Pro TS1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tourador Winter Pro TS1 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 Tourador Winter Pro TS1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Tourador Winter Pro TS1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, Tourador Winter Pro TS1 in 2, 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 →
