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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 93% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the WinterCraft WP52+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 P is made - Czech Republic.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (88.4%)
Dry Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.5%)
Snow Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (96.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
70%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Ride Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Economy
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 7 (91.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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