Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Pirelli P Zero Winter (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Pirelli (83%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 94% compared to 72% of the Pirelli P Zero Winter. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, compared to 2024 when was the Pirelli P Zero Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the P Zero Winter were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (66%) of the Pirelli P Zero Winter also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 P is made - Czech Republic.