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Comparison: Tristar Snowpower HP vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

Tristar Snowpower HPBudget
TristarTristar

Snowpower HP

R13 – R20
VS
Continental WinterContact TS 870Premium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870

9.9
R14 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Tristar) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Tristar (0%). The first tyre test of Tristar Snowpower HP was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Snowpower HP and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested.

Test Profile

Tristar
Snowpower HP
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
3
17
Best position
#15
#1
Average position
33.0
1.7
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
62
80

Dry

Dry
Tristar Snowpower HP
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry braking
Tristar Snowpower HP
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Dry driving behavior
Tristar Snowpower HP
82%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%

Snow

Snow
Tristar Snowpower HP
33%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow braking
Tristar Snowpower HP
31%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow handling
Tristar Snowpower HP
27%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Tristar Snowpower HP
47%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Tristar Snowpower HP
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Exterior noise
Tristar Snowpower HP
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Interior noise
Tristar Snowpower HP
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%

Ice

Ice
Tristar Snowpower HP
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Ice braking
Tristar Snowpower HP
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

Costs

Costs
Tristar Snowpower HP
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Mileage
Tristar Snowpower HP
67%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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