Comparison: Pirelli P Zero Winter 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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 94% compared to 72% of the Pirelli P Zero Winter. The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero Winter was done in 2024, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the P Zero Winter and the WinterContact TS 870 P were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Pirelli P Zero Winter dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P also have B wet ratings.