Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
2 tyres ranked on the 2 independent tests that drove all of them together. Every measurement is scored against the best of the group, then weighted by discipline; move the weighting and the leaderboard re-ranks.
The quick answer
On the Balanced weighting the Continental WinterContact TS 870 leads with 98.5%, 0.7 points ahead of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+.
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Continental WinterContact TS 870
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97.8%0.7 pts behind
Scores are relative: in every measurement the best tyre of the group scores 100% and the rest are scaled to it, so a tyre can rank first here and still trail a tyre that never shared a test with it. Data updated October 2026.
Leaderboard
Each discipline score is the weighted mean of its measurements across the 2 shared tests, and the total is the weighted mean of the disciplines. Pick a preset or set the sliders yourself, then update: the table below re-ranks without leaving the page.
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Dry
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Snow
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Value
| Rank | Tyre | Score | Dry | Wet | Snow | Ice | Comfort | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | 98.5% | 98.6% | 99.9% | 97.9% | 100% | 100% | 93.4% |
| 2 | Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ | 97.8% | 100% | 94.9% | 100% | 100% | 98.6% | 95.3% |
Discipline columns show the score on the current weighting; 100% means the tyre was best of the group in every measurement of that discipline.
Performance overview
One axis per measurement, with the best tyre of the group at the rim. The larger the shape, the fewer weak spots.
Every measurement
Averaged across the shared tests, in the unit each test recorded. The direction under each title says which way is better.
Full data table
The averaged figure behind every bar above, grouped by discipline. The best figure in each row is marked.
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ |
|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||
| Dry Braking Mlower is better | 43.4 | 42.8 |
| Wet | ||
| Wet Braking Mlower is better | 41.7 | 41.65 |
| Wet Braking - Concrete Mlower is better | 39.4 | 39 |
| Straight Aqua Km/Hhigher is better | 95.1 | 87.3 |
| Curved Aquaplaning m/sec2higher is better | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Snow | ||
| Snow Braking Mlower is better | 17.8 | 17.7 |
| Snow Traction Nhigher is better | 2772 | 2868 |
| Ice | ||
| Ice Braking Mlower is better | 21.5 | 21.5 |
| Comfort | ||
| Noise dBlower is better | 72.1 | 73.1 |
| Value | ||
| Wear KMhigher is better | 38469.5 | 39412 |
| Value Price/1000lower is better | 8.26 | 5.29 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / tlower is better | 8.23 | 9.03 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100kmlower is better | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Abrasion mg/km/tlower is better | 82 | 95 |
Test-by-test record
Across the 2 shared tests, the tyre that finished highest takes the win; a tie at the top is a draw. The finishing positions are against the whole field of each test, not just these tyres.
| # | Tyre | Wins | Draws | Losses | Avg. position | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 | P1 |
| 2 | Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | P6 |
The 2 shared tests
| Test | WinterContact TS 870 | WinterCraft WP52+ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test | P4 | P6 |
| 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | P1 | P12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best tyre overall?
Across 2 shared independent tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks highest overall with a score of 98.5%, ahead of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ (97.8%).
Which tyre has the best wet braking?
The Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has the best wet braking across 2 shared tests, averaging 41.65M.
Which tyre has the best dry braking?
The Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has the best dry braking across 2 shared tests, averaging 42.8M.
Which tyre has the best wear?
The Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has the best wear across 2 shared tests, averaging 39412KM.
Which tyre has the best rolling resistance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 has the best rolling resistance across 2 shared tests, averaging 8.23kg / t.
Which tyre has the best snow braking?
The Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has the best snow braking across 2 shared tests, averaging 17.7M.
Which tyre do owners rate highest?
The Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has the highest owner rating at 91% from 6 reviews.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements and finishing positions are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when every tyre in the group ran in it, so each figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the ones beside it.
About the scoring
In each measurement the best average of the group scores 100% and the others are scaled to it. Discipline scores weight those measurements, the total weights the disciplines, and the default weighting follows the season of the tyres.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.