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Comparison: Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 (2026)

Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
PirelliPirelli

MT 21 Rallycross

R13 – R21
VS
Continental WinterContact TS 870Premium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870

9.9
R14 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Pirelli (85%).

Test Profile

Pirelli
MT 21 Rallycross
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
—
17
Best position
—
#1
Average position
—
1.7
Latest test
—
2025
Available sizes
12
80

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
88%
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%
Dry
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Dry handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Snow
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Snow handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Snow cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Snow acceleration
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Exterior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Interior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Costs
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Rolling resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Ice
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

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