Continental has been dominating the winter tyre segment for years, and the TS870 is no different. It is very well-balanced and offers great mileage, making the premium price point worthwhile in the long run.
See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties
This tyre
WinterContact TS 870
9.9
Premium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
Premium
Blizzak 6
9.1
Premium
Wintrac Pro+
6.7
Eurowinter HS02PRO
Budget
Sport Master Winter
4.8
Premium
Alpin 7
8.3
WinterX TW401
Premium
Alpin 6
6.3
Premium
Cinturato Winter 2
6.5
Premium
Wintrac
5.6
Premium
Winter Sport 5
8.6
Upper-middle
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.1
Upper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.1
Upper-middle
WinterExpert
7.9
Budget
Speed-Grip 5
7.8
Price vs Quality
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Pros & Cons
Strengths
Balanced performance across all conditions, delivering safe, precise handling and short braking distances on dry, wet, and snowy roads.
Excellent durability with high predicted mileage and low tire wear over time.
Impressive fuel efficiency thanks to low rolling resistance and reduced weight, which also minimizes fuel consumption.
Weaknesses
The tire comes at a higher price compared to some competitors.
Some users find the overall cabin noise and snow handling average – while braking performance in snow is strong, the general dynamic behavior in snowy conditions doesn’t stand out, and noise levels are not exceptionally low.
Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off
Continental's passenger winter range spans the new performance-focused WinterContact 8 S, the UHP WinterContact TS 870 P for powerful cars and SUVs, and the all-round test-winning WinterContact TS 870. Performance winter tyres trade some snow and comfort for dry handling, so each suits a different driver.
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