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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (2026)

Continental WinterContact TS 870Premium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870

9.9
R14 – R18
VS
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21Budget
NexenNexen

Winguard Snow G3 WH21

4.9
R13 – R16
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 (90%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 49% 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.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Number of tests
17
5
Best position
#1
#10
Average position
1.7
16.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
80
64

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
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%
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%
Dry Performance
Confidence
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%
Snow Performance
Confidence
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%
Ice Performance
Confidence
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
Confidence
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%
Ride Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
71%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Economy
Confidence
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%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
46%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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