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235/45 R20 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 R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. 235/45 R20 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 90mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (235mm), which results in 105.75mm sidewall height. In 235/45 R20, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Continental WinterContact TS 870 P - "V","W", which are good for speeds up to 240, 270 km/h. In 235/45 R20, WinterContact TS 870 P usually competes against , which is a tyre from with a rating of %, compared to 95% of the Continental in question.
235/45 R20 100 V BSW XL
235/45 R20 100 V BSW XL
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 (235/45 R20)
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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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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| 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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235/45 R20 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
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| 1. | Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV | Premium | ||||
| 2. | Pirelli SCORPION WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 | Premium | £314 100 V | |||
| 3. | Nokian WR SUV 4 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 4. | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ | Premium | ||||
| 5. | Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4 | Premium | ||||
| 6. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 | Premium | £227 96 H | |||
| 7. | Toyo Snowprox S954 | Upper-middle | £227 100 W |