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

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 90% of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 and the UltraGrip Performance+ 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 (83%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
17
23
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.7
3.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
80
176

Snow

Snow
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Snow traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Snow handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%

Wet

Wet
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Wet handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
93%

Dry

Dry
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%

Costs

Costs
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Rolling resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%

Ice

Ice
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
TÜVTÜV
Winter
2021225/45 R17View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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