Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ (2026)

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 (90%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ 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 (75%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.