In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (
Continental). 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 62% of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ELECT. The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ELECT was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested.