185/70 R14 Continental WinterContact TS 870 variants
Continental WinterContact TS 870 is a winter tyre made in total of 52 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R14, which means it fits to a 14 inch/355.6mm diameter wheel. 185/70 R14 is 10mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 70 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 70% of the tyre width (185mm), which results in 129.5mm sidewall height. In 185/70 R14, there is only one possible speed index for Continental WinterContact TS 870 - "T", which is good for speeds up to 190 km/h. In 185/70 R14, WinterContact TS 870 usually competes against WinterContact TS 860, which is a tyre from Continental with a rating of 86%, compared to 98% of the Continental in question.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 is made in 52 sizes, starting from 175/65 R14 up to 225/50 R17.
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 in tyre tests
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Ranked #1 of 16
Securing first place among 16 competitors, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 demonstrated a highly commendable performance. Evaluated as 'Good,' this tire shone for its well-rounded capabilities, excelling across various surfaces without showing a clear weakness in any major testing category. Praised for being incredibly balanced, it boasted low fuel consumption and wear, positioning itself as a particularly recommendable option. This assessment was bolstered further by its superior performance in snow braking, a discipline where it outranked others, confirming its strength and versatility in winter conditions.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 | 2,1 | 2,3 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 1,8 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
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