Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Continental (83%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 85% of the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B wet grip rating, whereas 88% of GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterContact TS 870 is made in France and Efficientgrip Performance 2 is made in Poland/Germany.