Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Pirelli (83%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 has a better rating of 97% compared to 94% of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, compared to 2024 when was the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2025 245/45 R19 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the P Zero Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has B wet grip rating, whereas 80% of Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 has A rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 P is made - Czech Republic.