Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Hankook Winter I cept RS3

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and Hankook Winter I cept RS3 are Premium Touring Winter tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
WinterContact-TS-870 VS Winter-I-cept-RS3

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 six tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these six tests:

  • Continental WinterContact TS 870 finished ahead of the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 in six of the tests

While it might look like the Continental WinterContact TS 870 is better than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 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 four tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle in 1.27% less distance than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
42.83M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
43.38M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:39.2M ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 37.8M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:43.5M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 44.8M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:44.7M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 45.7M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:43.9M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 45.2M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 0.12% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
80.2s
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
80.3s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

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

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:80.2s Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 80.3s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 0.72% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
110.6Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
109.8Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:110.6Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 109.8Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 scored 5.56% more points than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
90 Points
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
85 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:90 Points Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 85 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle in 0.51% less distance than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
39.08M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
39.28M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:27.6M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 28.2M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:37.7M ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 34.2M
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:37.1M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 37.8M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:35.1M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 37.1M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:57.9M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 59.1M

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 8.55% less distance than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
38.5M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
42.1M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:38.5M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 42.1M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 1.11% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
97.7s
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
98.8s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

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

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:97.7s Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 98.8s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 1.12% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
75.14Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
74.3Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:75.14Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 74.3Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 scored 5.56% more points than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
90 Points
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
85 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:90 Points Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 85 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 2.92% faster around a wet circle than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
12.29s
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
12.66s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:12.29s Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 12.66s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 floated at a 0.72% higher speed than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
82.95Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
82.35Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:82.4Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 81.8Km/H
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:81.1Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 78.7Km/H
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:84Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 84.4Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:84.3Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 84.5Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 slipped out at a 6.34% higher speed than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
4.73m/sec2
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
4.43m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:8.1m/sec2 Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 7.1m/sec2
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.3m/sec2 Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 3.1m/sec2
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.7m/sec2 Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 3.6m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.82m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 3.93m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle in 1.59% less distance than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
21.08M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
21.42M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:27.8M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 29.4M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:9.5M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 9.5M
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:29.1M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 29.1M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:9.9M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 10M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:29.1M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 29.1M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 accelerated 3.92% faster than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
5.1s
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
4.9s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:5.1s ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 4.9s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 had 0.26% better snow traction than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
1000.33N
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
997.7N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:252N Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 251.1N
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:229N ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 233N
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:2520N Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 2509N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was 2.49% faster around a lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
116.5s
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
113.6s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:116.5s ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 113.6s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 0.67% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
60Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
59.6Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:60Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 59.6Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during zero subj. snow handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 scored 15% more points than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
85 Points
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
100 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:85 Points ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 100 Points

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during zero snow slalom tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 0.91% faster through a slalom than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
3.28m/sec2
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
3.31m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:3.28m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 3.31m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle 5.97% shorter than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
18.9M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
20.1M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:19.5M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 20.4M
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:18.3M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 19.8M

Subj. Comfort

Continental WinterContact TS 870
90 Points
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
90 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Noise

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 measured 0.42% quieter than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
71.37dB
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
71.67dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:72dB ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 71.7dB
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:71.1dB Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 71.7dB
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:71dB Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 71.6dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 measured 0.14% quieter than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
69.5dB
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
69.6dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:69.5dB Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 69.6dB

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 is predicted to cover 0.73% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
49223.33KM
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
49583.33KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:55900KM Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 45700KM
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:43800KM ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 52800KM
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:47970KM ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 50250KM

Value

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during two value tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 proved to have a 20.51% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
6.29Price/1000
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
5Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:2.99Price/1000 ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 2.84Price/1000
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:9.59Price/1000 ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 7.16Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during two price tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 cost 25.04% less than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
166.75
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
125
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:166.49 ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 119.99
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:167 ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 130

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 had a 1.69% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
8.12kg / t
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
8.26kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:8.4kg / t Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 8.8kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:7.83kg / t ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 7.72kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 used 0.92% less fuel than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
5.4l/100km
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
5.45l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:5.7l/100km Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 5.8l/100km
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:5.1l/100km Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 5.1l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 emitted 1.77% less particle wear matter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

Continental WinterContact TS 870
62.15mg/km/t
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
61.05mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870:65.3mg/km/t Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 74.1mg/km/t
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Continental WinterContact TS 870:59mg/km/t ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 48mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

In total the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has been reviewed 16 times and drivers have given the tire 85% overall.

The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 has been reviewed 15 times and drivers have given the tire 82% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Best Review for the Continental WinterContact TS 870
Given 100% 205/55 R16 on mostly town for 100 easy going miles
From the first few meteres, it felt just smoother. Better rolling feeling. I purchased a brand new Skoda Scala, which came with a set of Bridgestone Turanza T005. The feeling is far superior than anything I've driven in the past. It felt I had better grip and feel of the road on wet when I picked up the car in the evening, rather than on the same road when it was dry. 400 euros but worth it every penny. I feel protected and confident with them. I'll update after the first snowfall/ice of the season.
Helpful 127 - tire reviewed on October 7, 2021
View all Continental WinterContact TS 870 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Hankook Winter I cept RS3
Given 82% 255/35 R19 on a combination of roads for 600 average miles
This is an initial review having just fitted them (15th November in Scotland). The temperatures have just dropped below 7 deg C and there's been heavy rain and local flooding. The tires handle very well in standing water and give a lot of confidence. Swapping to these from Continental Sport Contact 7's has been interesting as they are a lot more comfortable both in terms of cabin noise and feedback from the road. In terms of dry handling etc it's a bit difficult to tell as the Quattro drivetrain would probably make a budget tire look decent, however they feel great on the windy stuff,... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 85 - tire reviewed on November 28, 2022
View all Hankook Winter I cept RS3 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Continental WinterContact TS 870 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow handling [km/h], ice braking, noise, noise, rolling resistance and fuel consumption, while the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 performed better in snow traction, snow handling [s], subj. snow handling, snow slalom, wear, value, price and abrasion.

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 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.

Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

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.