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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 94% of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3). The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) 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 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
17
4
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.7
3.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
80

Dry

Dry
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%

Snow

Snow
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Snow handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Snow acceleration
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%

Wet

Wet
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Wet handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet circle cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Exterior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
81%
Interior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%

Costs

Costs
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%

Ice

Ice
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

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