80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
81/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
79/100
20 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat — better noise, snow and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 850 P | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 850 P | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 850 P | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 74 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 850 P | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 850 P | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 61 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 850 P | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 850 P | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 85 |
| Dry | 85 | 87 |
| Wet | 87 | 90 |
| Snow | 75 | 84 |
| Comfort | 78 | 83 |
| Noise | 61 | 81 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 84 |
| Handling | 84 | 87 |
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80
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental WinterContact TS 850 P is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in wet and dry conditions, offering a comfortable and quiet ride. While most users praise its predictability and grip on snow and ice, a minority of drivers report inconsistent performance in extreme cold or icy conditions and concerns regarding tread longevity.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and handling in wet and dry conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise output
- Predictable and confidence-inspiring performance on snow
- Strong braking performance on mixed surfaces
Cons
- Reports of rapid tread wear for some users
- Inconsistent lateral grip on ice and deep snow for some drivers
- High price point compared to competitors
- Stiff sidewall construction noted by some as harsh
Observations
- Performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., BMW, Golf GTI) report excellent dry/wet handling, though some note a loss of steering feedback compared to summer tires.
- Heavy vehicles like the Mercedes E350 and Volvo XC70 report stable, comfortable, and balanced performance, particularly with larger wheel setups.
- Users with front-wheel-drive vehicles noted the tire provides surprising capability in challenging winter conditions, often keeping pace with 4x4 vehicles.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Continental
85
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat — better noise, snow and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat scores 81 vs 61 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat scores 84 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat scores 83 vs 78 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat scores 90 vs 87 on wet.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
Tire B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.