Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 (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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 80% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Auto Express 2026 205/55 R16 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 and the Cinturato Winter 3 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B wet grip rating, whereas 58% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 has A rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.