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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Nexen ROADIAN 541 (2026)

Continental WinterContact TS 870Premium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870

9.9
R14 – R18
VS
Nexen ROADIAN 541
NexenNexen

ROADIAN 541

R16
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Nexen (47%). The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to when was the Nexen ROADIAN 541 first tested. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Nexen
ROADIAN 541
Number of tests
18
—
Best position
#1
—
Average position
1.7
—
Latest test
2026
—
Available sizes
80
3

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Wet braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Wet handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Wet circle cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Snow
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Snow handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Snow cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Snow acceleration
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Dry
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Dry handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Exterior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Interior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Costs
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Rolling resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Ice
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

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