Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
- TR Score
- 9.3/10
- Owners say
- 85% · 33
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 3
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P finished ahead 9 times and the Wintrac Pro+ not once. The WinterContact TS 870 P lasted 20% longer in the wear tests; the Wintrac Pro+ resisted straight aquaplaning at a 1.4% higher speed.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P if you want the most reliable all-round winter tire with consistently shorter wet braking, strong snow control, lower noise, and better efficiency/value over time. Choose the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ if ride comfort is your top priority and you're willing to trade some braking/efficiency consistency for a more plush, wet-capable (in the right tests) driving feel-best suited to milder winters where comfort matters more than maximum safety margins.
Where the WinterContact TS 870 P is stronger
- Wet-road braking leadership in the shared data (wins 7/8; example gap: 33.9 m vs 38.0 m in wet braking, ~10.8% shorter)
- Very strong overall consistency and rankings (ahead in all shared overall positions; includes multiple overall wins/podiums)
- Efficiency-focused running: repeatedly lower rolling resistance (e.g., 7.1 vs 8.8 kg/t; also wins 6/6 rolling-resistance comparisons in the summary) and typically lower noise
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
WinterContact TS 870 P vs Wintrac Pro+ at a glance
| Category | WinterContact TS 870 P | Gap | Wintrac Pro+ |
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| Shared tests won9 shared tests | 9 | 0 | |
| Dry16 measurements | 12 | The WinterContact TS 870 P stopped 4.7% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 1 |
| Wet35 measurements | 21 | The WinterContact TS 870 P stopped 2.9% shorter in the wet (9 tests) | 12 |
| Snow29 measurements | 20 | The WinterContact TS 870 P stopped 1% shorter on snow (9 tests) | 5 |
| Comfort14 measurements | 10 | The WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.3 dB quieter (6 tests) | 3 |
| Value11 measurements | 11 | The WinterContact TS 870 P lasted 20% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 0 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.3/10 | The WinterContact TS 870 P by 0.9 | 8.4/10 |
| Owner rating33 and 3 reviews | 85% | The Wintrac Pro+ by 2 points | 87% |
| Pricein the 8 tests that listed prices | +22% | The WinterContact TS 870 P was dearer in 8 of 8 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 121 | 87 sizes made in both | 124 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 9 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | WinterContact TS 870 P | Field | Wintrac Pro+ |
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| 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P1 of 20 | P8 of 20 | |
| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P2 of 50 | P6 of 50 | |
| The BEST Winter Tires for 2026/27 | P2 of 9 | P8 of 9 | |
| 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test | P5 of 10 | P6 of 10 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tire Test | P1 of 11 | P4 of 11 | |
| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P7 of 20 | P13 of 20 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P13 of 51 | P17 of 51 | |
| 2025 AMS Winter Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tire Test | P1 of 7 | P4 of 7 |
Performance profile
22 measurements from the 9 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
WinterContact TS 870 P
Wintrac Pro+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
WinterContact TS 870 P
Wintrac Pro+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
WinterContact TS 870 P
Wintrac Pro+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the WinterContact TS 870 P 85% from 33 reviews and the Wintrac Pro+ 87% from 3. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 96.87 | 0.9% | 97.83 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16.8 | 1.3% | 16.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.19 | 0.1% | 13.19 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 52.2 | 1.4% | 51.5 | 3-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 53.8 | 2.9% | 55.2 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.24 | 1.5% | 5.32 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 728 | 0.5% | 723 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.82 | 1% | 74.55 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 44.4 | 1.4% | 43.7 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.2 | 3.8% | 11.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.5 | 4.3% | 10.1 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 67.87 | 1.3 dB | 69.12 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the WinterContact TS 870 P scores 9.3 and the Wintrac Pro+ 8.4 out of 10.
| WinterContact TS 870 P | Category | Wintrac Pro+ | ||
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| 94 | Dry | 52 | ||
| 92 | Wet | 87 | ||
| 77 | Comfort | 45 | ||
| 76 | Value | 13 | ||
| 73 | Snow | 56 | ||
| 30 | Ice | 44 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| WinterContact TS 870 P | Category | Wintrac Pro+ | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 8.1 | Road Feedback | 8.7 | ||
| 8.7 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 8.7 | Wear | 8 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 8.7 | ||
| 8.7 | Snow Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 7.8 | Ice Grip | 10 | ||
Owners rate the WinterContact TS 870 P 85% from 33 reviews and the Wintrac Pro+ 87% from 3. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
- 85%from 33 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 294,700 milesdriven by reviewers
Across 26 owner reviews averaging 85.8%, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is most consistently praised for strong, confidence-inspiring grip in both the wet and the dry, often paired with a notably quiet, comfortable ride. Many owners also report good longevity for a winter tire, with several noting healthy tread remaining after substantial mileage. Winter performance is generally rated as capable, but a meaningful minority (around two in five of those mentioning it) found snow traction lacking, and opinions are split on ice grip and steering feel; a small number also note it can feel softer when temperatures rise.
- Strong wet grip and confident wet cornering
- Strong dry grip with secure traction
- Noticeably quiet on the road
- Comfortable, supple ride quality
- Snow traction not as strong as expected for some drivers
- Ice grip is inconsistent depending on conditions
- Steering feel not the sharpest
Summarised by AI from 26 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 33 WinterContact TS 870 P reviewsI've driven the tires in the winter, but on roads devoid of snow and ice so I can't comment on that. They made me feel very secure, however, I have to say that they are far too sporty for my driving style and needs. They carry a lot of responsibility for my decision to buy the car, as they are very comfortable, quiet and make the car feel very surefooted and responsive in the dry and in the wet.
There is one gripe, though, they have absolutely no rim protection, so I blame them for all the scratching on my wheels. I would expect more from a tire of this class from a reputable brand, and, honestly, it is a strong enough reason (albeit the only one) for me not to buy them again. In every other aspect they are brilliant, they even equal summer tires in fuel consumption.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
- 87%from 3 reviews
- 37,500 milesdriven by reviewers
All 3 Wintrac Pro+ reviewsTires has been perfect on my electric car which is very very (2,5 tonnes). quiet, stabile and long lasting.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 121 sizes of the WinterContact TS 870 P and 124 of the Wintrac Pro+, 87 of them made in both.
| Category | WinterContact TS 870 P | Wintrac Pro+ |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 121 sizes, 16 to 23 inch | 124 sizes, 17 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 87 sizes 205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17205/60 R17215/50 R17215/55 R17215/60 R17215/65 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17225/60 R17225/65 R17and 75 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B99%C1% | B68%C32% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C62%B37%D1% | C55%D40%B3%E2% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B100% | 70-74 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 221 of 221 | 137 of 137 |
| On the market since | - | 2024 |
| Replaced | Continental WinterContact TS 860 S (2017) | - |
| Replaced by | Continental WinterContact 8 S | - |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best Winter SUV Tire (DriverReviews, 2025/26) Winner: Best Winter SUV Tires (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Winter Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The WinterContact TS 870 P was the dearer tire in 8 of the 8 tests that listed prices, by 22% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Continental's WinterContact TS 870 P and Vredestein's Wintrac Pro+ sit in the same ultra-high-performance winter niche: tires built for modern, heavier, more powerful passenger cars that still need real winter capability. The key question isn't whether either can “do winter” - it's which one is the more convincing all-rounder when conditions swing between cold wet motorways, slushy back roads, and occasional snow.
Across 8 shared professional tests in multiple sizes (from 205/55 R17 up to 245/45 R19), a clear pattern emerges. The Continental repeatedly lands near the top of the overall rankings (including wins and multiple podiums), largely on the strength of braking safety margins, low noise/rolling resistance, and consistently strong snow handling. The Vredestein tends to place mid-pack to lower mid-pack overall, but it carves out a distinct identity: notably plush ride comfort, and in some tests very competitive wet handling/aquaplaning performance - with more variability in outright braking and efficiency.
Conclusion
Looking across the shared data, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is the more complete, lower-compromise winter tire. It beats the Vredestein in overall position in every shared test (e.g., 2nd vs 6th out of 50 in the 2026 braking mega-test; 1st vs 5th/10 in AMS; 1st vs 4th/7 in Die Reifentester; 7th vs 13th/20 in Autobild). The decisive practical advantage is braking: Continental wins wet braking in 7 of 8 shared datasets and often by meaningful margins (for example 33.9 m vs 38.0 m in one wet braking result - ~10.8% shorter). It also tends to be the quieter, more energy-efficient choice, repeatedly winning rolling resistance (often by double-digit percentages, e.g., 7.1 vs 8.8 kg/t in one test) and frequently noise.
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ isn't “bad” - it's just more specialized and less consistent as a total package. It has genuine upsides: it repeatedly scores best or near-best for subjective comfort (including being called the best-riding tire in one group test), and it can be impressively capable in wet grip disciplines on the right day (notably winning wet braking and several aquaplaning measures in the Autobild SUV test). The trade-offs are also clear in the numbers: it more often gives away dry braking, snow handling, rolling resistance, and projected wear/value. If you want a winter tire that feels supple and relaxed over rough surfaces and you can accept some performance/efficiency compromises, the Vredestein can make sense - but if your priority is maximum safety margin and consistency across conditions, the Continental is the stronger buy.
Practical takeaway: TS 870 P is the “set-and-forget” choice that keeps stacking small advantages everywhere (and big ones in wet braking/efficiency), while Wintrac Pro+ is the comfort-led alternative that can shine in wet handling/aquaplaning but asks you to accept higher running costs and less dependable braking balance.
WinterContact TS 870 P vs Wintrac Pro+: your questions
Is the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P or the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ the better tire?
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P finished ahead 9 times and the Wintrac Pro+ not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the WinterContact TS 870 P scores 9.3 and the Wintrac Pro+ 8.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the WinterContact TS 870 P or the Wintrac Pro+?
The WinterContact TS 870 P led 21 of the 35 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.9% shorter in the wet across 9 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The WinterContact TS 870 P led 12 of the 16 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.7% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The WinterContact TS 870 P led 20 of the 29 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1% shorter on snow across 9 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The WinterContact TS 870 P lasted 20% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 11.1% lower rolling resistance (7 tests). Owners rate wear 8.7/10 for the WinterContact TS 870 P and 8/10 for the Wintrac Pro+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.3 dB quieter (6 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the WinterContact TS 870 P and 8.7/10 for the Wintrac Pro+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the WinterContact TS 870 P 85% from 33 reviews and the Wintrac Pro+ 87% from 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 8 tests that listed prices, the WinterContact TS 870 P was the dearer tire in 8 of them, by 22% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The WinterContact TS 870 P is made in 121 sizes (16 to 23 inch) and the Wintrac Pro+ in 124 (17 to 22 inch). 87 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the WinterContact TS 870 P is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Wintrac Pro+ B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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