Continental WinterContact TS 870 P – Tests & Review

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P photo, test, reviews, ratings

Continental WinterContact TS 870P is an Ultra High Performance winter tire with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

The tire replaced the Continental TS 860S.

Key performance

Dry performance
98.5 %
Dry braking
97.61 %
Dry handling
99.39 %
Wet performance
97.08 %
Wet braking
95.06 %
Wet handling
98.5 %
Wet lateral handling
97.68 %
Aquaplaning
90.86 %
Straight aqua
94.93 %
Lateral aqua
86.79 %
Snow performance
95.02 %
Snow braking
97.16 %
Snow handling
97.59 %
Snow lateral handling
95.57 %
Snow traction
89.77 %
Rolling resistance
97.87 %
Noise
98.49 %
Wear resistance
76.79 %
Comfort
96.67 %

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Tests

2022 AMS (245/45 R19)

In 2022 experts of the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport have tested the Continental TS870P at size 245/45 R19 and compared to 7 similar mid-range and premium winter tires.

Continental WinterContact TS 870P test, review, ratings
2nd place in Dry braking. +0.7m braking distance.
Continental WinterContact TS 870P test, review, ratings
1st place in Dry handling. +0.7km/h handling speed.
Continental WinterContact TS 870P test, review, ratings
6th place in Wet braking. +3.6m braking distance.
Continental WinterContact TS 870P test, review, ratings
4th place in Wet handling. -1.4km/h handling speed.
Continental WinterContact TS 870P test, review, ratings
8th place in Straight aqua. -5.9km/h float speed.
Continental WinterContact TS 870P test, review, ratings
3-4th place in Snow braking. +0.8m braking distance.
Continental WinterContact TS 870P test, review, ratings
1st place in Snow handling. +0.4km/h handling speed.
Continental WinterContact TS 870P test, review, ratings
3rd place in Snow traction. -100 Newton pulling force.
Continental WinterContact TS 870P test, review, ratings
6th place in Noise. +1.1dB external noise.
Continental WinterContact TS 870P test, review, ratings
1st place in Rolling resistance. -0.3kg/t.
# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 100km/h 2 44.2m +0.7m 98.76%
Dry handling 1 120.5km/h +0.7km/h 100%
Wet braking at 80km/h 6 35.4m +3.6m 89.83%
Wet handling 4 73.8km/h -1.4km/h 98.14%
Straight aqua 8 73km/h -5.9km/h 92.52%
Snow braking at 50km/h 3-4 25.7m +0.8m 96.88%
Snow handling 1 52.9km/h +0.4km/h 100%
Snow traction 3 3590 Newton -100 Newton 97.29%
Noise 6 70.6dB +1.1dB 98.44%
Rolling resistance 1 7.6kg/t -0.3kg/t 100%

2021 Tyre Reviews (225/40 R18)

Test by the Tyre Reviews in 2021. The experts have tested the tire at size 225/40 R18 and compared to 8 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. Also they included into the test reference summer tire to compare results.

Full test results

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P test, review, ratings
3rd place in Dry braking. +2m braking distance.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P test, review, ratings
4th place in Dry handling. +0.71sec handling time.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P test, review, ratings
2nd place in Wet braking. +1.49m braking distance.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P test, review, ratings
5th place in Wet handling. +0.85sec handling time.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P test, review, ratings
2nd place in Straight aqua. -2.3km/h float speed.
Continental WinterContact TS 870P test, review, ratings
3rd place in Snow braking. +0.57m braking distance.
Continental WinterContact TS 870P test, reviews, ratings
5th place in Snow traction. +0.22sec acceleration time.
Continental Winter Contact TS 870 P test, review, ratings
4th place in Snow lateral handling. +0.77sec lap time.
Continental Winter Contact TS 870P test, review, ratings
4th place in Snow handling. +2.02sec handling time.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P test, review, ratings
3rd place in Noise. +1.2dB external noise.
Continental TS 870 P test, review, ratings
3rd place in Comfort. Subjective score 9.5 points.
Continental TS 870P test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Rolling resistance. +0.19kg/t.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 100km/h 3 39.25m +2m 96.68%
Dry handling 4 45.51sec +0.71sec 98.43%
Wet braking at 80km/h 2 29.41m +1.49m 94.93%
Wet handling 5 49.94sec +0.85sec 98.29%
Straight aqua 2 80.8km/h -2.3km/h 97.23%
Snow braking at 40km/h 3 16.24m +0.57m 96.49%
Snow handling 4 88.22sec +2.02sec 97.71%
Snow lateral handling 4 34.76sec +0.77sec 97.78%
Snow traction 5 5.48sec +0.22sec 95.98%
Noise 3 69.8dB +1.2dB 98.28%
Comfort 3 9.5 points -0.5 points 95%
Rolling resistance 2 8.76kg/t +0.19kg/t 97.83%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Competitors

Overall Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Review

Test Size Place Score
2022 AMS 245/45 R19 1-2 (8) Very Good
2021 Tyre Reviews 225/40 R18 1-2 (9) Test winner

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