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235/60 R17 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P variants
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is a winter tyre made in total of 178 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 235/60 R17 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 90mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 60 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 60% of the tyre width (235mm), which results in 141mm sidewall height. In 235/60 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Continental WinterContact TS 870 P - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is made in 178 sizes, starting from 205/60 R16 up to 325/40 R22.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (235/60 R17)
AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 10
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P secured a commendable 3rd place out of 10 competitors in the test, achieving a final rating of 'Exemplary'. The tire impressed testers with its outstanding performance on both wet and dry tracks, proving to be one of the best in snow handling. It showcased a safe and reliable aquaplaning behavior, excelling particularly in longitudinal aquaplaning and wet circle cornering. Despite its high price level, its overall qualities left a convincing impression. There were no categories where this tire finished last.
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 10
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P secured a commendable 3rd place out of 10 competitors in the test, achieving a final rating of 'Exemplary'. The tire impressed testers with its outstanding performance on both wet and dry tracks, proving to be one of the best in snow handling. It showcased a safe and reliable aquaplaning behavior, excelling particularly in longitudinal aquaplaning and wet circle cornering. Despite its high price level, its overall qualities left a convincing impression. There were no categories where this tire finished last.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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STRAßENVERKEHR Winter tyre test 2024 235/55 R18
very good
Ranked #2 of 10
Finishing 2nd out of 10 competitors, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P received a final rating of 'Very good.' This tire showcased exceptional balance and control, particularly excelling in snow performance with reliable reserves. It provided safe and slightly understeering handling along with superior aquaplaning resistance on wet surfaces. The tire also demonstrated dynamic and stable performance on dry roads and boasted the lowest rolling resistance among the competitors. However, it was noted for its relatively sluggish steering response and increased rolling noise. It was the best in longitudinal aquaplaning, dry handling (both objective and overall), rolling resistance, lateral guidance on snow, and wet handling (both objective and overall).
very good
Ranked #2 of 10
Finishing 2nd out of 10 competitors, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P received a final rating of 'Very good.' This tire showcased exceptional balance and control, particularly excelling in snow performance with reliable reserves. It provided safe and slightly understeering handling along with superior aquaplaning resistance on wet surfaces. The tire also demonstrated dynamic and stable performance on dry roads and boasted the lowest rolling resistance among the competitors. However, it was noted for its relatively sluggish steering response and increased rolling noise. It was the best in longitudinal aquaplaning, dry handling (both objective and overall), rolling resistance, lateral guidance on snow, and wet handling (both objective and overall).
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | 7.3 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 6.0 | ||
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | 8.8 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 6.0 | ||
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| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 63 | 64 | 43 | 18 | 8 | ||
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | 60 | 56 | 42 | 18 | 7 | ||
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