Comparison: Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (2026)

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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Pirelli (83%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 has a better rating of 97% compared to 94% of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P. The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2025 245/45 R19 test, where both the P Zero Winter 2 and the WinterContact TS 870 P were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 80% of Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has B rating.