Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Hankook ION FlexClimate

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 90% of the Hankook ION FlexClimate. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION FlexClimate first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Hankook ION FlexClimate also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.