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

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