235/55 R18 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P variants
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is a winter tyre made in total of 178 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 235/55 R18 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 90mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which results in 129.25mm sidewall height. In 235/55 R18, 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 235/55 R18, WinterContact TS 870 P usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 87%, compared to 95% of the Continental in question. Latest test in 235/55 R18 was held by ARBÖ in 2023, where WinterContact TS 870 P received rating "Recommended" and finished on the 4. place. It was tested on a VW Tiguan.
235/55 R18 100 H XL
235/55 R18 100 H BSW
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is made in 178 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 (235/55 R18)
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.
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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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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