Comparison: Semperit Master-Grip 2 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 860 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Semperit (75%). But when it comes to comparing Semperit Master-Grip 2 and Continental WinterContact TS 860, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Semperit Master-Grip 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 860 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Master-Grip 2 and the WinterContact TS 860 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Semperit Master-Grip 2 has C wet grip rating, whereas 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 860 has B rating.