Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 83% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 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 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.