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Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kenda (7%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 7% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Wintergen 2 KR501 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
6
17
Best position
#8
#1
Average position
33.2
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
342
80

Wet

Wet
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Wet braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
44%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Wet circle cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
51%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
49%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Wet handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
33%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
55%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Exterior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
67%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Interior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
62%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Comfort
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
27%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
80%

Snow

Snow
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%

Dry

Dry
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
53%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Dry handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
25%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%

Costs

Costs
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Mileage
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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