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Comparison: Sava Eskimo S3+ vs. Continental WinterContact TS 860 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Sava (62%). But when it comes to comparing Sava Eskimo S3+ and Continental WinterContact TS 860, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Sava Eskimo S3+ was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 860 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Eskimo S3+ and the WinterContact TS 860 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Sava Eskimo S3+ has C wet grip rating, whereas 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 860 has B rating.

Test Profile

Sava
Eskimo S3+
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Number of tests
5
23
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
12.2
2.3
Latest test
2019
2021
Available sizes
44
78

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 23 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Dry braking
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
98%
Dry driving behavior
Sava Eskimo S3+
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Safety
Sava Eskimo S3+
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Wet
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Sava Eskimo S3+
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Wet braking
Sava Eskimo S3+
95%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
100%
Wet circle cornering
Sava Eskimo S3+
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
100%
Wet handling
Sava Eskimo S3+
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
100%
Snow
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Snow braking
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Snow handling
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Snow traction
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Ice
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Ice braking
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Ice lateral guidance
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
95%
Comfort
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
98%
Exterior noise
Sava Eskimo S3+
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Interior noise
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Noise/Komfort
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Costs
Confidence
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Fuel efficiency
Sava Eskimo S3+
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
98%
Mileage
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
96%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2019185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View

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