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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Winter
Premium
9.3 /10 Recommended

Continental winter tires have been winning tire tests for many years, and the 870P is no exception. The “P” stands for performance, but don’t be mistaken, its rolling resistance is also praised, making it ideal for EVs. A well-balanced tire.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

ContinentalThis tyre
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.3
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.1
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
6.7
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
6.5
LinglongBudget
Sport Master Winter
4.8
HankookUpper-middle
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.1
MichelinPremium
Alpin 7
8.3
MichelinPremium
Pilot Alpin 5
10.0
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.7
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
8.6
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
7.8
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
5.6
MaxxisBudget
Premitra Snow WP6
2.6
FalkenUpper-middle
Eurowinter HS02 Pro
5.5
YokohamaUpper-middle
BluEarth Winter V906
4.9
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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding all-weather performance with secure, balanced handling and precise steering across dry, wet, and snowy conditions.

Exceptional winter performance, featuring superior traction, short braking distances, and top-notch snow handling.

Excellent wet road capabilities with short braking distances and strong aquaplaning resistance, ensuring safe driving in rain.

Low rolling resistance that enhances fuel efficiency and contributes to lower fuel consumption.

Good tread life and durability indicated by low wear and favorable mileage predictions.

Weaknesses

Some reports note reduced precision on dry roads during high-demand maneuvers, including slight understeer and less agile handling.

The tire’s premium pricing may not appeal to all, with a higher price level compared to some competitors.

In certain tests, wet braking performance and aquaplaning resistance were only average, with early onset of aquaplaning in some scenarios.

A few users experienced a higher rolling noise level, making the tire somewhat less quiet than top competitors.

Despite excellent snow handling, one review observed that the tire underperformed on icy surfaces relative to the very best performers, highlighting potential limits in extreme winter conditions.

History

ContiWinterContact TS 850P2015–20218.3WinterContact TS 870 P2021–20259.3
2021

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was launched and replaced Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P.

2022
4× Tested
AutoMotorSport245/45 R19#2Very good
Autobild215/55 R17#2
Autobild245/40 R19#3Exemplary
Autobild215/55 R17#8Good
2023
10× Tested2× Winner
Autobild225/60 R181stTest winner
Tyre Reviews235/60 R181stTest winner
Autobild225/45 R18#3Exemplary
Tyre Reviews225/45 R18#3Highly recommended
Autobild225/40 R18#3Exemplary
ARBÖ235/55 R18#4Recommended
ADAC205/60 R16#4Good
Automotorsport255/45 R20#4Very good
Sportauto225/40 R18#4Very good
Autobild225/45 R18#7
2024
6× Tested
STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18#2Very good
Autozeitung215/55 R17#2Highly recommended
AUTOBILD245/45 R18#2Exemplary
AUTOBILD235/35 R19#3Exemplary
TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19#4Recommended
ADAC215/55 R17#6Satisfactory
2025
8× Tested3× Winner
Die Reifentester215/55 R171stGood
AutoMotorSport215/55 R171stOutstanding
Autobild235/50 R191stExemplary
Autobild215/55 R17#3Exemplary
Autozeitung245/45 R19#5Highly recommended
ADAC225/40 R18#6Good
Autobild225/40 R18#7Good
Autobild225/40 R18#13

Tests (29)

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29 Tests 5× Winner 25× Recommended
AutoMotorSport Winter
215/55 R17
Winner
Autobild Winter
235/50 R19
Winner
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#3 Of 12 Tyres
Autozeitung Winter
245/45 R19
#5 Of 10 Tyres
ADAC Winter
225/40 R18
#6 Of 31 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#7 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#13 Of 51 Tyres
STRAßENVERKEHR Winter
235/55 R18
#2 Of 10 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
245/45 R18
#2 Of 12 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
235/35 R19
#3 Of 10 Tyres
3rdExemplary
BMW M135i
ADAC Winter
215/55 R17
#6 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/60 R18
Winner
Tyre Reviews Winter
235/60 R18
Winner
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#3 Of 20 Tyres
Tyre Reviews Winter
225/45 R18
#3 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#3 Of 11 Tyres
ARBÖ Winter
235/55 R18
#4 Of 10 Tyres
ARBÖ2023
4thRecommended
VW Tiguan
1.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Highly recommended
···
4.Nokian Snowproof 2Recommended
ADAC Winter
205/60 R16
#4 Of 16 Tyres
Automotorsport Winter
255/45 R20
#4 Of 7 Tyres
Sportauto Winter
225/40 R18
#4 Of 9 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#7 Of 54 Tyres
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#2 Of 56 Tyres
Autobild Winter
245/40 R19
#3 Of 9 Tyres
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#8 Of 19 Tyres

Sizes (111)

205/60 R16From £107

1 Variants

92HXL EVc
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215/65 R16From £127

3 Variants

10298HTXLEVc
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215/70 R16From £125

2 Variants

104100HTXLBSW XLBSW
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225/55 R16From £126

3 Variants

9995VHXLBSW XL
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225/60 R16From £174

1 Variants

102VXL
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235/60 R16From £154

1 Variants

100HBSW
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255/70 R16From £247

1 Variants

111TBSW XL
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Continental Winter - Lineup at a glance

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.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested 26× By professional organizations

Highly recommended18× (69%)
Good8× (31%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 9.3xxx/xx R18 9.6xxx/xx R19 9.8xxx/xx R20 10.0205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 9.3225/xx Rxx 9.6235/xx Rxx 9.5245/xx Rxx 10.0255/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Where is Continental WinterContact TS 870 P made?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is made in Czech Republic.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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