Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Vredestein Wintrac
What stands out here is how small time or distance gaps translate into different real-world margins. The TS 870 repeatedly builds meaningful advantages in wet grip, aquaplaning resistance, snow control, and longevity, while the Wintrac counters with sharper dry-road stops in several tests, low rolling resistance, and a lower purchase price. This comparison clarifies which tire better fits your winter driving pattern and priorities.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been nine tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 | nine |
While it might look like the Continental WinterContact TS 870 is better than the Vredestein Wintrac purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding wet grip and aquaplaning resistance (e.g., +4-22% in aquaplaning metrics)
- Best-in-class snow performance across braking, traction, and handling
- Significantly higher mileage and lower abrasion (often +20-45% wear advantage)
- Balanced, predictable handling with low rolling resistance for a premium winter tire
- Strong dry braking in multiple tests (often shortest stops)
- Low rolling resistance aiding fuel efficiency
- Good overall balance with safe, neutral handling
- Lower purchase price than premium rivals
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac stopped the vehicle in 2.76% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Wintrac
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 0.88% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac stopped the vehicle in 0.19% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Wintrac
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle in 4.47% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac was 0.74% faster around a wet lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 1.03% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 floated at a 4.52% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 slipped out at a 15.21% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle in 4.57% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Snow Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 had 4.19% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 2.81% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 1.83% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Snow Slalom: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle 5.67% shorter than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Ice Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Noise
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac was better during two noise tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac measured 0.25% quieter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Wintrac
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Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during three wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 is predicted to cover 23.38% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Wear: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one value tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 proved to have a 7.04% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Value: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac was better during two price tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac cost 16.77% less than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Best In Price: Vredestein Wintrac
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 had a 4.12% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and Vredestein Wintrac performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 emitted 18.06% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Wintrac.
Best In Abrasion: Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and Vredestein Wintrac.
In total the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has been reviewed 22 times and drivers have given the tire 84% overall.
The Vredestein Wintrac has been reviewed 3 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Wintrac.
Conclusion
The Wintrac is a credible alternative if you prioritize strong dry braking, pleasant steering, low rolling resistance, and a friendlier price. However, it concedes ground where winter tires matter most: wet handling/braking consistency, aquaplaning reserves, and snow control, plus higher wear. If your winters are truly mixed with frequent heavy rain, slush, or sustained snow, choose the Continental. If you drive mainly in cold, mostly dry conditions and want to save upfront while keeping a balanced, predictable feel, the Vredestein makes sense. The practical takeaway: for broad winter security and long-term value, the TS 870 is the safer bet.
Key Differences
- Overall results: TS 870 wins all nine shared tests; Wintrac has none.
- Wet security: TS 870 consistently shorter wet stops and notably better aquaplaning (e.g., +12-23% curved).
- Snow capability: TS 870 leads snow braking/traction/handling by 3-9% in multiple tests.
- Longevity: TS 870 wear life advantage typically 19-45% with lower abrasion.
- Dry braking: Wintrac often stops shorter on dry (e.g., −4-5% vs. TS 870 in several tests).
- Value mix: Wintrac is cheaper upfront; TS 870 offsets with higher mileage and broader safety margins.
Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.