Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, launched in 2021, takes on the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, introduced in 2023, in a battle for dominance in the middle European SUV winter tire segment. With Continental leveraging years of press-test success and Pirelli boasting innovative new-generation tech, …
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Continental VikingContact 8 vs Hankook Winter I cept iZ2: The Continental VikingContact 8, launched in 2024, enters the ring as the next-gen studless Nordic winter tire, following its highly acclaimed predecessor. Meanwhile, the Hankook Winter icept iZ2, launched in 2019, has been a strong contender in the Nordic winter tire segment for years. This clash …
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Continental WinterContact TS 870 P bring the heat in the SUV winter tire segment, both proudly carrying the 3-peak mountain snowflake certification. The UltraGrip Performance 3, launched in 2023, takes aim at winter dominance, while the TS 870 P, introduced in 2021, has already earned a reputation as a …
Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Continental PremiumContact 7 – a clash of segments as the TS 870 represents the Middle European winter tire category, while the PremiumContact 7 reigns supreme in the summer touring segment. What happens when these titans are pitted against each other in the wrong season? Can the TS 870 handle the …
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and the Michelin Alpin 6 go head-to-head in a thrilling clash of tire philosophies: a cutting-edge 3-peak mountain-certified all-season tire versus a dedicated middle European winter tire. With advancements in tire technology, the big question arises—do all-season tires like the AllSeasonContact 2 render the hassle of changing tires every autumn and …
Michelin Alpin 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: With the launch of the Michelin Alpin 7 in 2024, this marks the final press test battle for the Alpin 6, a tire that has held its ground since 2018. Facing off against the formidable Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, a consistent top performer in the …
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2: The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has long dominated the high-performance middle European winter tire segment with its blend of precision and versatility. But in 2024, Pirelli has entered the fray with its all-new P Zero Winter 2, promising cutting-edge technology and dynamic performance. …
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 vs Continental VikingContact 8: The all-new 2024 Continental VikingContact 8 has arrived, poised to defend its legacy as the successor to the reigning champion. In this fierce battle of Nordic studless winter tires, it faces off against the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3, promising a showdown of ultimate winter grip and control. …
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6: Previously, we dove into the fierce competition between Continental and Bridgestone in the passenger tire market within the middle European winter segment. Now, it’s the SUVs’ turn! In this epic showdown, the well-established Continental WinterContact TS 870 P faces off against Bridgestone’s latest launch, the Blizzak …
In our “2024/25 Best UHP Tires for Asia Test,” we put five popular ultra-high performance (UHP) tires to the test under wet, dry, and noise conditions to determine which one takes the lead. This test lineup includes the Continental MaxContact MC7, Michelin Pilot Sport 5, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Toyo Proxes TR1, and RoadX …