• 14 shops, 56 847 products

Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nexen (34%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 38% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 and the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 were tested. See more mutual tests below. 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 (2)

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

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
60%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
75%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
72%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
57%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (88.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
55%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
43%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
72%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
75%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
63%
Best in category: Imperial SnowDragon UHP (89.0%)
Snow Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
61%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
69%
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
62%
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
52%
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
59%
Best in category: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (91.0%)
Ice Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Ice Braking Abs
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Comfort & Noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
75%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
84%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (87.0%)
Ride Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
71%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 6 (84.0%)
Economy
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
51%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
56%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (91.0%)
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
46%

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Loading...

Add to comparison