Comparison: Maxxis WP-05 Arctictrekker vs. Continental WinterContact TS 860 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Maxxis (21%). But when it comes to comparing Maxxis WP-05 Arctictrekker and Continental WinterContact TS 860, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Maxxis WP-05 Arctictrekker was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 860 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the WP-05 Arctictrekker and the WinterContact TS 860 were tested. See more mutual tests below.