Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Pirelli P Zero Winter 2

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Continental

WinterContact TS 870 P

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Goodyear dominates wet and snow; Continental wins dry precision and EV efficiency.

Two premium winter tyres, two distinct personalities. The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — successor to the ContiWinterContact TS 850P — arrives as the dry-road performance specialist and efficiency champion, engineered specifically for high-performance cars and SUVs with a remarkably low rolling resistance that makes it a natural fit for electric vehicles. The GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 takes a broader approach: it excels in snow, delivers outstanding wet safety, and wraps everything in exceptional ride comfort. Across 18 shared test evaluations, the Goodyear wins 13, the Continental four, with one draw — a gap that tells you something meaningful about their respective strengths.

WinterContact TS 870 P

Good for

EV drivers prioritising range and efficiency Performance cars on dry winter roads Drivers in milder, low-snowfall climates Those valuing sharp dry handling feel

Not ideal for

Drivers on frequent icy or heavily snow-covered roads Those prioritising wet safety above all else

UltraGrip Performance 3

Good for

Drivers in heavy snow regions Wet-weather safety as top priority Comfort-focused long-distance winter drivers All-round winter capability seekers

Not ideal for

EV drivers sensitive to range loss Drivers prioritising dry handling precision

Test Profile

WinterContact TS 870 P

UltraGrip Performance 3

e.Ziex

P Zero Winter 2

Number of tests

29

24

3

2

Best position

#1

#2

#1

Average position

3.7

2.7

3.7

2.0

Latest test

2025

Available sizes

180

302

36

48

Tread pattern comparison

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

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Verdict

For drivers who spend their winters in predominantly wet, snowy or mixed conditions and want the broadest safety margins, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 is the stronger all-round choice — it wins the majority of shared tests, delivers superior wet braking and snow traction, and does so with exceptional comfort and low interior noise. Its rolling resistance is a real-world consideration if fuel economy or EV range is a priority, but for most winter drivers the overall capability package is hard to beat. The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P makes its best case for performance car drivers, EV owners, and those in milder continental climates where dry winter roads are common and fuel efficiency matters as much as grip. Its dry handling precision is class-leading, its rolling resistance is exceptional, and it delivers a very complete performance across most disciplines — just approach icy conditions with caution, and budget for the premium asking price.