Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Petlas Snowmaster W651 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Petlas). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Petlas (32%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 33% of the Petlas Snowmaster W651. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2016 when was the Petlas Snowmaster W651 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2022 225/45 R17 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 and the Snowmaster W651 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.