Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 is made in 4 sizes, starting from 195/60 R14 up to 215/55 R16.show prices
2015
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 was tested 6x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 185/60 R15 test.
2016
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 was tested 1x (Autoexpress)
2021
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 got replaced by Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 is a premium segment tyre that has been tested by some of Europe's most respected organizations. The tests have been conducted over the past few years, with the earliest test carried out in 2015 and the most recent in 2016. In all of the tests, the tyre has delivered impressive results, earning an overall rating of 91%.
In the Autobild Winter tyre test 2015 for 185/60 R15, the tyre emerged as the winner, getting the first place out of 18 tires tested. It also claimed the top position in Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2015 for 185/65 R15, where it was ranked as the best out of 14 tyres tested. Additionally, the Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 performed well in the GTü Winter tyre test 2015 for 225/50 R17, taking the first position out of eight tyres tested.
While the test results have been consistently impressive, the tyre's weakest performance was in the Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2016 for 225/45 R17, where it was placed third out of seven tyres tested. Nevertheless, these tests have shown that the Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 is a reliable tyre with excellent capabilities in winter conditions. The tyre had the braking distance closest to the top position on Autobild Winter tyre test 2015 for 185/60 R15.
In conclusion, the Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 has proven to be a high-performing tyre in all the tests it has undergone, with the majority ranking it as recommended, highly recommended, or even exemplary, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a quality winter tyre.
All tyre tests where Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 was featured:
Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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Best values in test | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 | 100 | 99,6 | 94,9 | 97 | 99,6 | ||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 | 2+ | 2 | 1 | 2- | |||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | ||
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Best values in test | 9,2 | 9,4 | 9,2 | 9,3 | 9,4 | ||
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 | 8,7 | 9,1 | 8,6 | 8,6 | 8,7 | ||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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Best values in test | 100 | 100 | 100,6 | ||||
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||||
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Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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Best values in test | 36,8 | 27,7 | |||||
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 | 39,5 | 27,7 | |||||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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Best values in test | 415 | 144 | 136 | 144 | |||
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 | 415 | 144 | 127 | 144 | |||
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Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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Best values in test | 205 | 64 | 70 | 46 | 18 | 8 | |
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 | 205 | 63 | 70 | 46 | 17 | 7 | |
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100% (3x) | 85% (1x) | ||
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Exemplary | Test winner | Highly recommended | Recommended |
1x | 1x | 1x | 1x |
R15 | R17 |
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100% (2x) | 92.5% (2x) |
185/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx |
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100% (2x) | 92.5% (2x) |