Pros and cons
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
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Competitors
Sizes
Continental WinterContact TS 860 is made in 73 sizes, starting from 155/70 R13 up to 225/50 R17.
Continental WinterContact TS 860 is ranked #90 of 861 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by ADAC 2021, ADAC 2021, and other organizations. Continental WinterContact TS 860 belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from Germany. However, this particular model is made in Portugal/Slovakia. It is made in total of 73 sizes, 155/70 R13 being the smallest and 225/50 R17 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 23 times, first test was carried in 2016. Continental WinterContact TS 860 replaced an older model - Continental ContiWinterContact TS 810S. This model received the best possible rating in 8 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 100% of Continental WinterContact TS 860 has "B" wet grip rating and most (53%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise levels of most dimensions are average - 56% of them produce 72db noise, which result in "b" overall rating. It can be compared to Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone (Japan) and has a rating of 90%, compared to 90% of the Continental in question. There was a braking test that featured both Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 and Continental WinterContact TS 860 held by autobild in 2020. It was tested on a Audi A4 with 225/50 R17 tyres. On the dry, we can see that Continental stopped earlier at the 15,4m mark, compared to 15,4m of the Bridgestone.
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Timeline
2016
Continental WinterContact TS 860 was tested 5x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 205/55 R16 test.
2017
Continental WinterContact TS 860 was tested 4x (ADAC,...) and won the ADAC 195/65 R15 test.
2018
Continental WinterContact TS 860 was tested 6x (ADAC,...) and won the ADAC 175/65 R14 test.
2019
Continental WinterContact TS 860 was tested 3x (ADAC,...) and won the Autobild 225/45 R17 test.
2020
Continental WinterContact TS 860 was tested 3x (Használtautó.hu,...)
2021
Continental WinterContact TS 860 was tested 2x (ADAC,...)
Achievements
Continental WinterContact TS 860 in tyre tests
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 is a premium segment tyre that has been tested by some of Europe's most respected tyre testing organizations over the years. The tyre was first tested in 2016 and was last tested in 2021. The tests were conducted during winter seasons, and the tyre has consistently delivered satisfactory and exemplary results.
The overall rating given to the Continental WinterContact TS 860 based on the test results is 90%, which is a very good score for a premium segment tyre. The tyre has been positioned in the top 10 in most of the tests it was subjected to over the years.
The best result for the tyre came in the Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 when it ranked first out of 20 tyres in the 225/45 R17 dimension. The worst result was in the Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 when it was ranked in the 6th place out of 18 tyres in the 225/50 R17 dimension.
The Continental WinterContact TS 860 has won several tests over the years. It was the best tyre in various disciplines, including aquaplaning, dry braking, snow handling, wet handling, wet circle cornering, and wet handling-objective. In the Autobild Winter tyre test 2018, the tyre was the best in comfort, wet braking, and wet handling. The tyre was also the winner of the ACE Winter tyre test 2018 in the 185/65 R15 dimension.
In conclusion, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 has consistently delivered impressive results over the years. The tyre has won several tests and has consistently ranked in the top 10 in most of the tests it was subjected to. These results make the Continental WinterContact TS 860 a top choice for drivers who desire a reliable and high-quality premium segment tyre for the winter season.
All tyre tests where Continental WinterContact TS 860 was featured:
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,9 | 2,0 | 2,6 | 2,0 | |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 1,6 | 2,7 | 1,9 | 2,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 1,9 | 3,0 | 2,1 | 2,2 | 3,0 | 2,5 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 1,0 | 1,8 |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 1,8 | 3,0 | 2,0 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,2 |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 200 | 67 | 48 | 60 | 18 | 9 | |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 192 | 63 | 48 | 52 | 18 | 7 | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on ice | ||||
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| Best values in test | 13,9 | 14,8 | 16,4 | ||||
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 15,4 | 16,4 | 21,7 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 2,1 | 1,9 | 2,2 | 2,6 | 1,5 | 1,6 |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 1,8 | 2,5 | 2,2 | 2,6 | 2,6 | 2,5 | 1,9 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 29,2 | 24 | |||||
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 31,5 | 24,5 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,4 | 3,2 | 1,5 | 1,6 |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 1,7 | 2,3 | 1,8 | 2,5 | 3,5 | 2,0 | 2,2 |
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,1 | ||||||
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 9,1 | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs |
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| Best values in test | 206 | 67 | 68 | 43 | 19 | 8 | 10 |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 206 | 66 | 68 | 43 | 16 | 7 | 6 |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,3 | 27 | |||||
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 34,5 | 27,6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 1- | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,3 | 3,0 | 1,0 | 1,7 |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 1,9 | 2,5 | 3,0 | 2,0 | 1,7 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,7 | 1,7 | 2,1 | 3,0 | 1,5 | 1,7 |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 1,8 | 2,2 | 1,9 | 2,5 | 3,4 | 2,5 | 1,9 |
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 100 | ||||||
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 100 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,2 | 25,9 | |||||
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 33,5 | 27,5 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 2+ | 1 | |||
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 1- | 2 | 2+ | 1 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 25 | |||||
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 34,2 | 25,6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 100 | 96,9 | 99,8 | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 100 | 94,6 | 99,8 | 96,2 | 100 | 100 | |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 101 | 100 | 103,3 | 100,3 | |||
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 101 | 99,5 | 103,3 | 100,3 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 412 | 142 | 127 | 143 | 25 | 10 | |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 412 | 142 | 127 | 143 | 25 | 9 | |
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (8x) | 85% (8x) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exemplary | Highly recommended | Test winner | Very good | Recommended | Satisfactory | Good |
| 4x | 2x | 1x | 1x | 2x | 3x | 3x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R14 | R15 | R16 | R17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 91% (5x) | 95% (6x) | 92.5% (4x) |
Ratings x Width
| 175/xx Rxx | 185/xx Rxx | 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 92.5% (2x) | 90% (3x) | 95% (6x) | 92.5% (4x) |
FAQ
Where is Continental WinterContact TS 860 made?
Continental WinterContact TS 860 is made in Portugal/Slovakia.