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Continental WinterContact TS 870

Winter
Premium
9.9 /10 Recommended

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.

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

ContinentalThis tyre
WinterContact TS 870
9.9
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
Better at: Snow traction, Dry braking, Exterior noise
Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.1
Better at: Snow traction
Worse at: Interior noise, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
6.7
Worse at: Interior noise, Snow handling, Dry braking
Falken
Eurowinter HS02PRO
Better at: Snow traction
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Snow handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
LingLongBudget
Sport Master Winter
4.8
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise, Wet handling
MichelinPremium
Alpin 7
8.3
Better at: Comfort, Dry braking, Snow traction
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise
Triangle
WinterX TW401
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
MichelinPremium
Alpin 6
6.3
Better at: Snow traction
Worse at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - longitudal
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
6.5
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac
5.6
Better at: Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
8.6
Better at: Snow traction, Comfort
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
HankookUpper-middle
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.1
Worse at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.1
Better at: Snow traction, Snow handling, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Dry handling, Wet handling
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
7.9
Worse at: Wet handling, Dry handling, Interior noise
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
7.8
Better at: Interior noise
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Wet braking
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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.

History

ContiWinterContact TS8508.3WinterContact TS 8602016–20218.3WinterContact TS 8702020–20259.9
2020
1× Tested1× Winner
Autoexpress205/55 R161st
2021

Continental WinterContact TS 870 was launched and replaced Continental WinterContact TS 860.

2021
4× Tested2× Winner
TÜV225/45 R171st
Autobild205/55 R161stExemplary
AutoMotorSport195/55 R16#2Very good
Autobild205/55 R16#4
2022
6× Tested5× Winner
ADAC215/60 R161stGood
ADAC185/65 R151stGood
Autozeitung225/45 R171stTest winner
Autoexpress225/45 R191st
Autoklub ČR225/45 R171st
Tyre Reviews225/45 R17#2Highly recommended
2023
2× Tested2× Winner
ADAC225/45 R171stGood
Autoexpress225/45 R171stTest winner
2024
3× Tested2× Winner
ADAC205/55 R161stGood
AUTOBILD205/55 R161stExemplary
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#8
2025
1× Tested1× Winner
Autoexpress225/45 R171stTest winner

Tests (17)

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17 Tests 13× Winner 11× Recommended
ADAC Winter
205/55 R16
Winner
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
Winner
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#8 Of 55 Tyres
ADAC Winter
225/45 R17
Winner
ADAC Winter
215/60 R16
Winner
ADAC Winter
185/65 R15
Winner
Autozeitung Winter
225/45 R17
Winner
1stTest winner
Audi A3
2.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Highly recommended
3.Michelin Alpin 6Highly recommended
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Tyre Reviews Winter
225/45 R17
#2 Of 9 Tyres
Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
Winner
AutoMotorSport Winter
195/55 R16
#2 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#4 Of 50 Tyres

Sizes (44)

155/65 R14From £92

1 Variants

75TEVc
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165/60 R14From £104

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79TXL
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165/65 R14From £104

2 Variants

79TEVcXL EVc, MO
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165/70 R14From £94

2 Variants

8185TXLEVc
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175/65 R14From £86

5 Variants

8286TXLEVcXL EVc
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175/70 R14From £86

4 Variants

8488TXLEVc
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185/60 R14From £81

1 Variants

82TXL EVc
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185/65 R14From £92

1 Variants

86TEVc
mytyres.co.ukBest£92
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185/70 R14From £126

1 Variants

88TXL EVc
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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 11× By professional organizations

Highly recommended7× (64%)
Good4× (36%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 9.4xxx/xx R17 9.7185/xx Rxx 8.5195/xx Rxx 10.0205/xx Rxx 9.5215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 9.7

Frequently asked questions

Where is Continental WinterContact TS 870 made?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.

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