Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Kenda (16%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 94% compared to 16% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the Wintergen 2 KR501 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 P is made - Czech Republic.