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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+

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%). Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 and the UltraGrip 9+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (94%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2021 195/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
71%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
89%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
88%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (88.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
89%
Best in category: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
71%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
70%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (90.0%)
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
65%
Dry Lane Change
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
80%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
70%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.1%)
Snow Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
78%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
81%
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
86%
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
70%
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%
Best in category: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (91.0%)
Ice Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Ice Braking Abs
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
82%
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
69%
Ride Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
88%
Best in category: Toyo Observe S944 (87.5%)
Economy
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
78%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
77%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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