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Comparison: Ceat WinterDrive vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (90%) than Ceat (74%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 94% compared to 68% of the Ceat WinterDrive. The first tyre test of Ceat WinterDrive was done in 2024, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterDrive and the WinterContact TS 870 P were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Ceat
WinterDrive
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Number of tests
4
29
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
17.0
3.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
44
222

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive
55%
Ceat
WinterDrive
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
74%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Wet Braking
Ceat WinterDrive
51%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
59%
Wet Handling
Ceat WinterDrive
51%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
67%
Wet Circle Cornering
Ceat WinterDrive
55%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Ceat WinterDrive
61%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Ceat WinterDrive
56%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
91%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive
73%
Ceat
WinterDrive
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Dry Braking
Ceat WinterDrive
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Dry Handling
Ceat WinterDrive
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive
77%
Ceat
WinterDrive
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Snow Braking
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Snow Traction
Ceat WinterDrive
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%
Snow Handling
Ceat WinterDrive
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Snow Circle Cornering
Ceat WinterDrive
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
88%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Ceat
WinterDrive
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Noise Exterior
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Ride Comfort
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%
Economy
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive
67%
Ceat
WinterDrive
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Rolling Resistance
Ceat WinterDrive
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
88%
Mileage
Ceat WinterDrive
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
69%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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