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Comparison: Tristar Snowpower HP vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Tristar Snowpower HPBudget
TristarTristar

Snowpower HP

R13 – R20
VS
Continental WinterContact TS 870 PPremium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870 P

9.3
R16 – R22
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PILOT ALPIN 5 WinterContact TS 870 UltraGrip Performance 3
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 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested.

Test Profile

Tristar
Snowpower HP
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Number of tests
3
29
Best position
#15
#1
Average position
33.0
3.7
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
62
178

Dry

Dry
Tristar Snowpower HP
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
86%
Dry braking
Tristar Snowpower HP
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
74%
Dry performance
Tristar Snowpower HP
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
59%

Snow

Snow
Tristar Snowpower HP
33%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Snow performance
Tristar Snowpower HP
36%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Snow braking
Tristar Snowpower HP
31%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Snow handling
Tristar Snowpower HP
27%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
65%
Snow traction
Tristar Snowpower HP
47%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Tristar Snowpower HP
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Exterior noise
Tristar Snowpower HP
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Interior noise
Tristar Snowpower HP
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%

Ice

Ice
Tristar Snowpower HP
80%

Costs

Costs
Tristar Snowpower HP
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
Mileage
Tristar Snowpower HP
67%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
37%

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