Tyre comparison
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
The WinterContact TS 870 P scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the WinterContact TS 870 P for dry grip, wet grip and snow & ice. The Winter Sottozero 3 usually costs less.
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | WinterContact TS 870 P | Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Snow and ice | 74 (higher) | 57 |
| Cold, wet winters | 71 (higher) | 55 |
| Daily, mild climate | 69 (higher) | 53 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other winter tyres.
WinterContact TS 870 P
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
TyreReviews 18 tests: wet brake 40.58 m avg; snow brake 23.99 m (level with LM005).
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Winter Sottozero 3
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
Older gen; no current test read; Pirelli's own winter line has since moved on.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the WinterContact TS 870 P or the Winter Sottozero 3?
The WinterContact TS 870 P scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the WinterContact TS 870 P for dry grip, wet grip and snow & ice. The Winter Sottozero 3 usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.