Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs. Maxxis WP-05 Arctictrekker

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Maxxis (26%). But when it comes to comparing Continental WinterContact TS 860 and Maxxis WP-05 Arctictrekker, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 860 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Maxxis WP-05 Arctictrekker first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the WinterContact TS 860 and the WP-05 Arctictrekker were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WinterContact TS 860 is made - Portugal/Slovakia.