Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 94% compared to 74% of the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the Observe Winter Sport 1 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 P is made - Czech Republic.