Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 (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 86% of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 235/50 R19 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the Scorpion Winter 2 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 has B wet grip rating, whereas 99% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 has A rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 P is made - Czech Republic.