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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

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 91% of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 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 61% of Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has A rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
17
14
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
1.7
5.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
80
706

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 P ZERO PZ4
83%
Wet braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Wet handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet circle cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%

Dry

Dry
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry lane changing
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Dry steering response
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Interior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%

Costs

Costs
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Rolling resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Price/value
Continental WinterContact TS 870
68%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%

Ice

Ice
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

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