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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
AUTOBILD'26#1SPORTAUTO'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
9.3
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#4
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#4 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry handling - objective
93%
Mud traction
91%
Rolling resistance
90%
+26
Gravel traction
46%
Sand traction
46%
Price/value
4%
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
ALVOLANTE'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#3AVD'26#3
9.0
Expert summary
The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.
Recommended
#6
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry driving behavior
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wear
95%
+27
Interior noise
62%
Rolling resistance
59%
Price/value
53%
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
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Blizzak LM-005
ADAC'26#8AUTOZEITUNG'24#1AUTOBILD'24#5
8.7
Expert summary
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
Recommended
#9
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#9 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Wet braking
97%
Wet circle cornering
92%
+26
Mileage
40%
Snow safety
33%
Price/value
20%
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
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Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
AUTOBILD'25#7STRAßENVERKEHR'24#5ARBO'23#2
8.5
Price from£252
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#12
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#12 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry lane changing
100%
Price/value
100%
Snow braking
89%
+19
Exterior noise
24%
Interior noise
13%
Wet safety
0%
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285/40 R22 110 W XL
B C 75dB
£252
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Blizzak 6
SPORTSCARS'26#2AUTOEXPRESS'26#4SPORTAUTO'26#4
8.4
Price from£318
Expert summary
Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.
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#13
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#13 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow safety
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
96%
Gravel traction
91%
+26
Dry braking
46%
Exterior noise
39%
Price/value
34%
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285/40 R22 110 W
B C 72dB
£318
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£318
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£340
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
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Scorpion Winter 2
AUTOBILD'25#4STRAßENVERKEHR'24#4AUTOBILD'23#3
8.4
Price from£286
Expert summary
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
Performance
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Dry lane changing
100%
Interior noise
100%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
47%
Price/value
33%
Rolling resistance
28%
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285/40 R22 110 V XL
A B 72dB
£286
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£286
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£337
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285/40 R22 110 V XL
A C 73dB
£366
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£366
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£382
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285/40 R22 110 V
A B 72dB
£342
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£342
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285/40 R22 110 W XL
A C 72dB
£600
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£600
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
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Wintrac Pro+
TIRERACK'26#2AUTOBILD'26#6AUTOBILD'26#8
7.4
Price from£335
Performance
Dry circle cornering
100%
Wet circle cornering
88%
Wet handling - objective
84%
+27
Dry driving behavior
11%
Ice braking
0%
Ice traction
0%
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285/40 R22 110 W £335
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285/40 R22 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
66%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
65%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
54%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
74%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
5. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
71%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%

Snow

1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
68%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
55%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
54%

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Customer reviews

81 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 4/5 (26) Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3.5/5 (20) GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 3.9/5 (14) Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV 3.8/5 (12) Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV 3.3/5 (5) Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 3.1/5 (4)

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Did you know ...?

285/40 R22 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 4 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (285mm), which means the sidewall height has 114 mm. The wheel diameter is R22, which means it fits to a 22 inch/558.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2471.81 mm, which is very similar to 315/40 R21(2467.41 mm), 255/55 R20(2477.15 mm), 275/55 R19(2466.46 mm), 275/65 R17(2479.66 mm), 285/45 R21(2481.54 mm), 275/50 R20(2459.87 mm), 275/70 R16(2486.26 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 285/40 R22: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 110, 114.

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