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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

225/55 R17 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P variants


Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is a winter tyre made in total of 83 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 225/55 R17 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 100mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 123.75mm sidewall height. In 225/55 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Continental WinterContact TS 870 P - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. In 225/55 R17, WinterContact TS 870 P usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 92%, compared to 97% of the Continental in question.

225/55 R17 97 H

£141
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225/55 R17 101 V

£144
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£164
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£164
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is made in 83 sizes, starting from 205/60 R16 up to 325/40 R22.

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/55 R17)
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test31,429,2
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P34,930,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 11
Securing the 3rd position out of 11 participants, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P showcased a remarkable performance and received an 'Exemplary' final rating. It was praised for its consistently high level of performance across various conditions, demonstrating stable driving behavior in all weather types, and impressive short braking distances on wet surfaces. Additionally, it was noted for its quiet pass-by noise and fuel-efficient rolling resistance. However, its relatively high price level was considered a minor drawback. Notably, this tyre excelled in exterior noise and rolling resistance disciplines, setting the benchmark in these areas without showing any weaknesses in other tested properties.
Name
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/60 R18
test winner
Ranked #1 of 10
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P emerged as the top performer, securing the first position among its competitors and earning the prestigious title of "Test Winner". The tire was recognized for its stable handling attributes across various weather conditions, impressive performance on snow, dynamic dry handling, and its fuel-efficient rolling resistance. Despite its high price point, the tire stood out in specific disciplines, notably excelling in dry handling and rolling resistance. These strengths underscored its exceptional versatility and performance capabilities, setting it apart in the assessment.
Name
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Sport Auto Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
very good
Ranked #4 of 9
Finishing 4 out of 9 competitors, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was acclaimed for its performance, securing a final rating of "Very Good." Testers praised the tire for its secure handling on snow and dry surfaces, highlighting its well-balanced nature. However, it did face criticism for substantial understeer in wet corners and a lack of reserves. The tire rolled efficiently and offered solid grip on snow, but its performance dipped on wet roads. It stood out in several disciplines, excelling in dry handling, objective dry handling, dry lane changing, dry steering response, and rolling resistance, along with snow braking. These strong points underscore the tire's overall competence in winter conditions, balancing minor drawbacks with exceptional performance in key areas.
Name
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 20
Securing a commendable 3rd rank out of 20 contenders, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P demonstrated an exceptional performance, earning an 'Exemplary' final rating. Showcasing an admirable balance in capabilities across various weather conditions, the tire impressed with its dynamic handling on both wet and dry surfaces, along with remarkably short braking distances. Its prowess was notably unmatched in disciplines such as dry braking, dry handling, and wet circle cornering, where it outperformed its rivals. However, it's important to note the tire's elevated price point, which stands as the only drawback amidst its otherwise stellar attributes.
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test2+2+11-
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P2+ 2+ 2+2-
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #3 of 11
Name
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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225/55 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#NameOur ratingTested in this dimensionTested in same width dimensionSegmentPrice
1. Continental WinterContact TS 850P
Premium £163
97 H + 4
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84.1%
90.9%
80.6%
85.5%
Premium £134
97 H + 4
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90.4%
80.1%
83%
85.4%
Premium £134
97 H + 1
4. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78.7%
79.7%
92.1%
86.1%
Premium £141
97 H + 1
5. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78.8%
75.2%
69%
88.1%
Premium £143
101 V
6. Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6
76.8%
73.4%
79.2%
86.2%
Premium £191
97 H + 4
7. Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
82.6%
85%
80.8%
Premium
8. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
77.2%
80.5%
81.7%
Premium
9. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80.7%
87.3%
80.9%
83.2%
Premium £217
101 V + 1
10. Kleber KRISALP HP3
78.7%
82.7%
73.7%
79.3%
Upper-middle
11. Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4
87.4%
91.3%
89.3%
Premium £171
97 H
12. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
73.2%
92.4%
73.3%
80.4%
Upper-middle
13. Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III
Premium £165
97 H + 4
14. Michelin ALPIN A4! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6
67.1%
Premium £160
97 H + 1
15. Nokian WR D4
77.8%
84.3%
80.1%
81.8%
Upper-middle £306
97 H + 2
16. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001
80.5%
77.4%
82.4%
Premium £147
97 H + 4
17. Firestone Winterhawk 4
78.1%
86.1%
74.3%
81.3%
Upper-middle £117
101 V
18. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
75.8%
90.6%
85.1%
92%
Upper-middle
19. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
78.8%
74%
77.2%
76.3%
Lowcost £112
0 V
20. Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5
75.1%
74.1%
79.8%
74.8%
Lowcost
21. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
76.3%
74.8%
77.8%
Lowcost £131
97 H + 2
22. Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02
78.1%
74.6%
75.2%
80.9%
Upper-middle £150
97 H + 1
23. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71.8%
85.5%
73.2%
73.2%
Lowcost £148
97 H + 1
24. Nokian WR Snowproof P
66.1%
79.2%
92.3%
Upper-middle
25. Toyo Observe S944
72.7%
69%
84.7%
76.2%
Upper-middle £123
0 V
26. Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2
72.1%
80.6%
81.9%
82.5%
Upper-middle
27. Toyo Snowprox S954
78.8%
70.6%
92.2%
82.7%
Upper-middle
28. Continental WinterContact TS 860S
58.7%
77%
87.7%
Premium
29. Continental VanContact Winter
94.2%
85.1%
61.8%
Premium £279
109 + 1
30. Kumho WinterCraft WP71
81.9%
76.7%
78%
Upper-middle £119
97 H + 2
31. Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
83.7%
Premium
32. Sava Eskimo HP2
68.6%
80.4%
74.2%
77.6%
Lowcost £106
101 V
33. Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert
76.9%
80.9%
75.4%
80.1%
Upper-middle
34. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 EVO
66.3%
92%
85%
Premium
35. Giti GitiWinter W1
71.1%
72.4%
76.7%
82.3%
Lowcost
36. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
76.8%
77.4%
77.5%
94.5%
Lowcost £94
97 H + 3
37. Debica Frigo HP2
70%
86.5%
74.1%
71.9%
Lowcost £104
101 V
38. Nexen WinGuard Sport
Lowcost
39. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
Premium
40. Uniroyal WinterExpert
65.2%
73.4%
75%
75.2%
Upper-middle £121
101 V
41. Nokian WR C3
30.7%
95.8%
59.9%
Upper-middle
42. Falken EuroWinter VAN01
84.2%
Upper-middle
43. Barum Polaris 5
73.7%
74.3%
75.7%
73.9%
Lowcost £109
101 V
44. Nokian WR A4
66.1%
77.4%
80.7%
Upper-middle
45. Falken EUROWINTER HS449
Upper-middle
46. Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
78.5%
70.5%
85.1%
Upper-middle
47. Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4
77.2%
79.3%
76.8%
82.5%
Upper-middle
48. Matador MP93 Nordicca
Lowcost
49. Fortune Fsr901
Lowcost
50. Kormoran SNOW
Lowcost
51. Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca
72.1%
76.1%
77.4%
Lowcost
52. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
71.9%
84.2%
84.2%
Lowcost
53. Imperial SnowDragon 3
Lowcost
54. Kormoran SNOWPRO B2
Lowcost