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Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

WinterContact TS 870 P is ahead, 79–69

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Tire ANexen

Winguard Snow G WH2

Winter

Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 71 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test (price)

Tire BContinental

WinterContact TS 870 P

Winter

Tests 80 · 27 tests Owners 79 · 29 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test (rolling resistance)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 68

    Dry

    WinterContact TS 870 P +13
    81
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score)6583
    Reviews found online7278
    Dry Braking (% of best)94%96%
    Dry Handling (% of best)99%99%
  2. 70

    Wet

    WinterContact TS 870 P +15
    85
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score)7086
    Reviews found online7083
    Wet Braking (% of best)91%93%
    Wet Handling (% of best)99%99%
  3. 69

    Snow

    WinterContact TS 870 P +9
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score)6779
    Reviews found online7277
    Snow Braking (% of best)94%92%
    Snow Handling (% of best)95%96%
    Snow Traction (% of best)97%90%
  4. 69

    Comfort

    WinterContact TS 870 P +10
    79
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score)–78
    Reviews found online6980
  5. 69

    Noise

    WinterContact TS 870 P +5
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score)7178
  6. 70

    Treadwear

    WinterContact TS 870 P +3
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Professional tests (TWG score)–71
    Reviews found online7376
  7. 70

    Handling

    WinterContact TS 870 P +11
    81
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2WinterContact TS 870 P
    Reviews found online7081
Scores at a glance
CategoryNexen Winguard Snow G WH2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Relative Score 69 79
Dry 68 81
Wet 70 85
Snow 69 78
Comfort 69 79
Noise 69 74
Treadwear 70 73
Handling 70 81

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Winguard Snow G WH2

WinterContact TS 870 P

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryWinguard Snow G WH2WinterContact TS 870 PΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 94% #5/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 96% #6/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 −1.8 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test −0.1 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 89% #7/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 100% #1/9 · 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test −10.7 Different tests
Ice Braking Ice 82% #8/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 84% #27/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test −1.9 Different tests
Noise Other 99% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 99% #3/10 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test −0.1 Different tests
Price Other 90% #3/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 40% #10/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test +49.5 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 10% #10/15 · 2016 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 33% #3/11 · 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test −23.3 Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 94% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 92% #4/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test +1.6 Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 95% #9/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 96% #4/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test −1.2 Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #4/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 90% #7/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test +7.4 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 87% #7/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 97% #5/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test −10.0 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 91% #6/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 93% #6/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test −1.7 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #4/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 99% #5/9 · 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Winguard Snow G WH2

Pros

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
  • Strong traction and confidence-inspiring grip in snow
  • High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels for many users

Cons

  • Inconsistent performance in wet and slushy conditions
  • Reports of increased road noise as the tire wears
  • Handling can feel 'spongy' or lacking in steering precision
All owner themes in the Winguard Snow G WH2 review

Tire B WinterContact TS 870 P

Pros

  • Exceptional wet grip, aquaplaning resistance, and braking performance
  • Noticeably low noise levels and high ride comfort, often surpassing summer tires
  • Predictable and reliable handling on snow and slush

Cons

  • Higher price point compared to some competitors
  • Softer sidewalls resulting in slightly less sharp initial steering response
  • Dry grip and braking can degrade slightly in milder temperatures above 8°C
All owner themes in the WinterContact TS 870 P review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 B · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P — better wet, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 85 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 81 vs 68 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 81 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 79 vs 69 on comfort.

Tire A · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
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Tire B · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

79

Leads

WinterContact TS 870 P

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