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Comparison: Ceat WinterDrive vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Ceat) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Ceat (68%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 64% of the Ceat WinterDrive. The first tyre test of Ceat WinterDrive was done in 2024, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the WinterDrive and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested.

Test Profile

Ceat
WinterDrive
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
4
17
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
17.0
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
37
80

Wet

Wet
Ceat WinterDrive
27%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Ceat WinterDrive
9%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Wet braking
Ceat WinterDrive
25%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Ceat WinterDrive
2%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet circle cornering
Ceat WinterDrive
55%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet handling
Ceat WinterDrive
51%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%

Snow

Snow
Ceat WinterDrive
54%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Ceat WinterDrive
35%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Snow braking
Ceat WinterDrive
39%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow handling
Ceat WinterDrive
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow cornering
Ceat WinterDrive
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Costs

Costs
Ceat WinterDrive
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Price/value
Ceat WinterDrive
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
68%
Rolling resistance
Ceat WinterDrive
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%

Dry

Dry
Ceat WinterDrive
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Dry handling
Ceat WinterDrive
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Comfort
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Exterior noise
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%

Ice

Ice
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Ice braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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