Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is an Ultra-High-Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 is an Premium-Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
WinterContact-TS-870-P VS Winter-Craft-WP52

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 seven tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these seven tests:

  • Continental WinterContact TS 870 P finished ahead of the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 in seven of the tests

While it might look like the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is better than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 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.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 0.14% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
42.73M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
42.79M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.3M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 43.3M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:41.64M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 42.66M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:44.6M ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 44M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:42.9M ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 42.1M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:41.2M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 41.9M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.07% faster around a lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71.4s
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
71.45s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71.4s Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 71.45s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.05% faster around a lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
110.27Km/H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
110.33Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:123.2Km/H ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 123.3Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:102.2Km/H ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 102.5Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:105.4Km/H Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 105.2Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 3.06% more points than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98 Points
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
95 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:98 Points Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 5.1% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
37.78M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
39.81M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.6M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 35.9M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 56.1M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:27.94M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 30.8M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.9M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 36.9M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:47.4M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 49.7M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.6M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 36.7M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:31M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 32.6M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 5.68% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
38.2M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
40.5M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:38.2M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 40.5M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 3.49% faster around a wet lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
58.09s
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
60.19s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:58.09s Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 60.19s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 2.32% faster around a wet lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79.03Km/H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
77.2Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72.1Km/H Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 69.8Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:81.1Km/H Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 79.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:83.9Km/H Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 82.7Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 3.06% more points than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
95 Points
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
98 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:95 Points ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 98 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 4.37% faster around a wet circle than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
14.02s
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
14.66s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:12.21s Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 12.77s
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:15.82s Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 16.54s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P floated at a 3.56% higher speed than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84.74Km/H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
81.72Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:78.9Km/H Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 75.1Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:93.3Km/H Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 91.52Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:97.2Km/H Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 95.1Km/H
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:75.8Km/H Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 71.6Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:78.5Km/H Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 75.3Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P slipped out at a 19.87% higher speed than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
2.97m/sec2
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
2.38m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.75m/sec2 Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2.05m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.86m/sec2 Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2.73m/sec2
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.3m/sec2 Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2.4m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.98m/sec2 Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2.35m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 3.99% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
23.13M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
24.09M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:25.5M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 27.3M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:25.5M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 27.3M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:18.59M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 19.23M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30.5M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 31.4M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:29.7M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 31M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:10.1M ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 10M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:22M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 22.4M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P accelerated 1.17% faster than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
5.91s
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
5.98s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.91s Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 5.98s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had 2.85% better snow traction than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
1920.25N
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
1865.5N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2583N Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2440N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2153N Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2096N
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:222N ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 225N
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2723N Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 2701N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was 0.94% faster around a lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87.61s
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
86.79s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:87.61s ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 86.79s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.61% faster around a lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
57.93Km/H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
57Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54.2Km/H Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 53.6Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:55.6Km/H Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 54.2Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:64Km/H Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 63.2Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
92 Points
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
92 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling:

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:92 Points Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 92 Points

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 2.96% faster through a slalom than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
3.72m/sec2
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
3.61m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.78m/sec2 Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 3.67m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.66m/sec2 Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 3.54m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle 2.92% shorter than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
16.6M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
17.1M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:16.6M Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 17.1M

Subj. Comfort

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100 Points
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
90 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Noise

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P measured 1.52% quieter than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71.5dB
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
72.6dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.5dB Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 72.6dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:69.9dB Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 72.3dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:74.1dB ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 72.9dB

Wear

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is predicted to cover 15.86% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
36945KM
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
43906.5KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30590KM ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 41713KM
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43300KM ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 46100KM

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one value tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 proved to have a 53.46% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
23.7Price/1000
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
11.03Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:23.7Price/1000 ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 11.03Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during two price tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 cost 36.34% less than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
448.3
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
285.4
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:725 ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 460
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:171.59 ✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 110.79

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had a 13.1% lower rolling resistance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
7.56kg / t
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
8.7kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.3kg / t Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 9.04kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.39kg / t Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 8.6kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:8.29kg / t Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 9.22kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.27kg / t Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 7.95kg / t

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P emitted 9.86% less particle wear matter than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
64mg/km/t
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
71mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:64mg/km/t Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 71mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

In total the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has been reviewed 18 times and drivers have given the tire 89% overall.

The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 has been reviewed 7 times and drivers have given the tire 68% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

Best Review for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Given 84% 205/60 R16 on mostly motorways for 110 average miles
This is a quick review to help out some folk to buy these tires. My plan before was to buy 860S however the new model intrigued me but I'd say that 860S may in fact be better in terms of subjective feel. Dry grip wasn't half bad, definitely could launch the car hard in the dry however at around 8C or more after prolonged driving session it does start to drop off so I assume it may perform even better in fairly cold weather. Braking in the dry could be better as my previous TS860 tires did better in dry braking. Handling had bit understeer in the dry but nothing that made the drive boring.... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 128 - tire reviewed on October 25, 2021
View all Continental WinterContact TS 870 P driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Given 60% 225/45 R17 on mostly country roads for 8,000 average miles
Good dry handling and traction, average wet and below expectations on snow as for a winter tire. Noise depends a lot on tire pressure
Helpful 56 - tire reviewed on February 28, 2023
View all Kumho Winter Craft WP52 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [km/h], snow slalom, ice braking, noise, rolling resistance and abrasion, while the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performed better in dry handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, snow handling [s], wear, value and price.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in subj. snow handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Continental WinterContact TS 870 P seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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.

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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.